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M40 SLY

2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo

Purple Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,284 mi
Last recorded127,284 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo89,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 SLY
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 127,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 123,021 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 123,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 121,060 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,075 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 117,075 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 115,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 113,510 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 112,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 106,629 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 106,628 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 100,302 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 100,302 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s of rear cross member corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 94,877 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 90,128 miles

both headlamp patterns just acceptable

Fail 11 May 2015 90,128 miles

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

both headlamp patterns just acceptable

Pass 7 May 2014 83,537 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)

excessive black smoking when revved

os & ns front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 7 May 2013 77,144 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2013 77,144 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2012 68,650 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 68,650 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inside edge

clutch rubber missing

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2011 64,119 miles

Exhaut poor

O/S/F lower arm inner bush slight play

Wiper action poor

Pass 4 May 2010 58,598 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 58,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stop light not working

Pass 1 May 2009 55,533 miles

Front tyrs close to lomit / tracking - inflation

Handbrake lever wobbles?

O/S/ number plate light was off / now on

Rear brake limiter adjustment?

Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,967 miles

N/S door mirror glass missing

N/S wiper blade split.

Under floor covers need securing.

Pass 2 May 2007 43,188 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 43,188 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

O/S number plate was out. Front brake pads look low. Under covers damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,452 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 34,452 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak filter area †O/S/F tyre poor. †Rear Number plate light was out?

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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M40 SLY is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo in Purple with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M40 SLY, 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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M40 SLY is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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