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HY53 YLP

2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

37,108 mi
Last recorded37,108 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo89,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YLP
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 37,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber, spring mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 36,101 miles

All suspension components are corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 36,100 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

All suspension components are corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rotational bind felt at the nearside rear wheel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 35,607 miles

Rear exhaust section rusty

Spare tyre defective

front brake service

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2023 35,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 34,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,952 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,941 miles

BRAKE PIPES ON LSV CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

LSV LINKAGE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMANT

N/S WASHER JEYT PARTIALLY BLOCKED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATING

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING QUITE BADLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT

O/S/F TYRE IS AT 2MM AND PERSISHED AND CRACKING QUITE BAD ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 28 Aug 2019 30,987 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

BRAKE PIPES TO LSV CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE WORN AND CRACKING

Fail 21 Aug 2019 30,985 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S HAS NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

BRAKE PIPES TO LSV CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

HEADLIGHTS DETERIATED

O/S/F TYRE WORN AND CRACKING

Pass 22 Aug 2018 29,701 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,186 miles

Both headlights could do with a refurb, ok at time of test but will need doing asap

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,099 miles

Nearside side repeater outer lens missing

Offside Front inner side of brake disc rusty on outer edge

Offside Rear door not opening

slight brake imbalance at rear 17%

Fail 23 Aug 2016 26,099 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to beam image incorrect on o/s headlamp (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside side repeater outer lens missing

Offside Front inner side of brake disc rusty on outer edge

Offside Rear door not opening

slight brake imbalance at rear 17%

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,656 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge close to limit

poor pattern o/s headlight

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,954 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 27,954 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,095 miles

o/s head lamp lens faded output reduced

o/s n/s rear tyres outer side walls showing cracks

o/s/front tyre showing wear inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2013 21,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s head lamp lens faded output reduced

o/s n/s rear tyres outer side walls showing cracks

o/s/front tyre showing wear inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,313 miles

front wipers split

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres begining to perish on sidewalls

Pass 27 Aug 2011 18,162 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,119 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 16,113 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,857 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 8,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,026 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 5,580 miles

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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HY53 YLP is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY53 YLP, 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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HY53 YLP is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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