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FJ53 RBY

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,887 mi
Last recorded133,887 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 RBY
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 133,887 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 105,944 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 105,943 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,775 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 98,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen has a crack ouside the swept area

Pass 26 Apr 2011 95,285 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,404 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 88,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 77,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

advise front number plate starting to delaminate

advise handbrake travel

advise high level stop lamp not working but cannot assess if wired to vehicle

advise offside outer mirror trim missing

advise oil level just above minimum

Fail 10 Nov 2008 77,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise oil level just above minimum

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

advise front number plate starting to delaminate

advise handbrake travel

advise high level stop lamp not working but cannot assess if wired to vehicle

advise offside outer mirror trim missing

Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,852 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills have been checked..applied finger and thumb pressure as per the m.ot manual

Fail 16 Nov 2007 64,852 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills have been checked..applied finger and thumb pressure as per the m.ot manual

Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,635 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 51,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FJ53 RBY is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ53 RBY, 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 FJ53 RBY registered?

FJ53 RBY is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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