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LS53 VUJ

2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,004 mi
Last recorded130,004 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo89,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VUJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 130,004 miles

Headlights deteriated but serviceable

Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,139 miles

o/s front suspension top mount has freeplay

Fail 10 Oct 2015 120,139 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front suspension top mount has freeplay

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,370 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 103,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,943 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 92,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,347 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 79,283 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,729 miles

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

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

Front numberplate slightly dteriorated

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,729 miles

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

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

Front numberplate slightly dteriorated

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,018 miles

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

front number plate has small crack

Fail 9 Jul 2008 69,018 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate has small crack

Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,251 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 54,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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LS53 VUJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LS53 VUJ, 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 LS53 VUJ registered?

LS53 VUJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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