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FE03 RCX

2003 Fiat Doblo

Orange Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,958 mi
Last recorded95,958 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 RCX
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 95,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,777 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 82,931 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,763 miles

24% front brake application

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to the offside front brake pipe + as been coated in grease

Slight deterioration and blow on the exhaust system

Slight surface corrosion to the rear cross member with in the vehicles prescribed areas

Slight surface scratches to the vehicles windscreen in zone A & slight damage to the scrren outside zone A

Fail 16 Oct 2012 72,763 miles

24% front brake application

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to the offside front brake pipe + as been coated in grease

Slight deterioration and blow on the exhaust system

Slight surface corrosion to the rear cross member with in the vehicles prescribed areas

Slight surface scratches to the vehicles windscreen in zone A & slight damage to the scrren outside zone A

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,707 miles

Advise nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Dec 2010 64,707 miles

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

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

Advise nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,740 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 59,740 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,753 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 53,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,233 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,401 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 12 May 2006 31,300 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 31,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chips in screen

front brake discs and pads worn

long pull on hand brake

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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FE03 RCX is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Orange with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE03 RCX, 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 FE03 RCX registered?

FE03 RCX is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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