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FV53 BJY

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,392 mi
Last recorded155,392 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 BJY
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 155,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 148,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 129,580 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 129,580 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 121,302 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 121,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer cill corroded

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,284 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 111,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,924 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 106,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,455 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,115 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,626 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 79,531 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,133 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 74,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,847 miles

offside rack boot damp

pinhole in offside outer cv gaitor

Pass 7 Nov 2009 59,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2009 59,690 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,025 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 49,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,152 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,478 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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FV53 BJY is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV53 BJY, 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 FV53 BJY registered?

FV53 BJY is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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