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HN53 OBR

2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

171,013 mi
Last recorded171,013 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo89,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 OBR
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 171,013 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 171,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 157,032 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slight faded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 156,614 miles

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

centre stop light not working

headlamp lenses slight faded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 156,614 miles

centre stop light not working

headlamp lenses slight faded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 145,450 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 145,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 139,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 139,316 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 133,615 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 128,777 miles

centre stop light inop

impact damage to front of vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2010 128,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre stop light inop

impact damage to front of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2009 114,931 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2009 114,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 106,765 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2008 106,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,434 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 90,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,675 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 64,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo Cargo?

Based on 128,943 MOT tests across 9,608 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,317
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
9,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,701
Registration plate lamp not working 3,838
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,028
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,942
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HN53 OBR is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 89,091 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 Cargo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,701 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN53 OBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HN53 OBR registered?

HN53 OBR is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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