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ET53 DWJ

2004 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,249 mi
Last recorded108,249 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo85,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 DWJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 108,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s front door check strap broken

Fail 9 Feb 2022 108,248 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s front door check strap broken

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 103,156 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 99,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,094 miles

drivers door check strap defective

Fail 12 Feb 2019 89,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

drivers door check strap defective

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine coolant low

unable to open offside rear loading door

Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,414 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine coolant low

unable to open offside rear loading door

Pass 18 Feb 2017 73,286 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,854 miles

Oil weep.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 72,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil weep.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,076 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded at load valve unions

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Movement in hand brake lever

Movement in o/s/f door at hinges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,298 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (2mm of tread left)

Both rear main brake pipes to load valve slightly corroded

Emissions close to limit

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 63,106 miles

Both rear main brake pipes at load valve slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 63,103 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear main brake pipes at load valve slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,301 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

N/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 59,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

N/s/r tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,204 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,583 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and nearside worn heavilly on edges

Front brake pads worn low

General underbody corrossion

Fail 29 Jan 2009 49,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre cracked + perished

Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,649 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked + perished

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,589 miles

offside front tyre no tread on inside

Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,552 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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ET53 DWJ is a 2004 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 85,662 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 ET53 DWJ, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Doblo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET53 DWJ registered?

ET53 DWJ is a 2004 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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