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FA03 NPJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,770 mi
Last recorded89,770 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 NPJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,770 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Over head stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Sep 2021 89,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Over head stop lamp not working

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,721 miles

rear back panel corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2018 82,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear back panel corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,616 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear wheel bearing could not be tested.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate deteriorated.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear wheel bearing could not be tested.

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2015 67,025 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 67,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 62,524 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper brake lamp not working.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 62,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper brake lamp not working.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 22 Apr 2013 58,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid slightly low

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 17 May 2012 52,095 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate deterioated.

Windscreen is scratched.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,046 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

general oil leaks noted

oil level low

Fail 26 Apr 2011 46,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

general oil leaks noted

oil level low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,420 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,420 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,720 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,621 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,554 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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FA03 NPJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FA03 NPJ, 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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FA03 NPJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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