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FM53 LPE

2004 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,291 mi
Last recorded139,291 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Doblo85,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 LPE
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 139,291 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2020 139,276 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both rear bump stops missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear corrodedd (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

rear axle beam corrodedd

Pass 20 Aug 2019 132,136 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 131,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 13,362 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 130,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 128,937 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 May 2016 128,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70 R14 T (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEARBOX TO SUBFRAME (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS AGE RELATED CRACKS

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Apr 2015 127,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion

oil leak

slight play in gearbox to subframe mount

Fail 10 Jan 2014 124,898 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 124,898 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2013 120,576 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 115,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 107,925 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 101,355 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 101,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,411 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 83,411 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,414 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,062 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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FM53 LPE is a 2004 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FM53 LPE, 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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FM53 LPE is a 2004 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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