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EK53 VJU

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,680 mi
Last recorded122,680 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VJU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 122,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 122,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 115,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 115,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,373 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 93,372 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear bump stops deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front brake disc heaily scored

Fail 14 Oct 2011 81,927 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear bump stops deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill damaged

offside front brake disc heaily scored

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 65,755 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,794 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension bump stops starting to deteriate

Fail 5 Oct 2009 60,794 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

both rear suspension bump stops starting to deteriate

Pass 4 Oct 2008 43,350 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 43,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,967 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo?

Based on 1,002,322 MOT tests across 77,624 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,512
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
77,624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,655
Registration plate lamp not working 17,573
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,367
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,383
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EK53 VJU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 85,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Doblo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,655 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK53 VJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK53 VJU registered?

EK53 VJU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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