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NV53 DZJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,997 mi
Last recorded95,997 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 DZJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,997 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 95,997 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 95,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 77,094 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 77,092 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested rear axle tyre no air (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2018 75,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 75,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,488 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,486 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 66,142 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

service brake just passed

Fail 29 Nov 2016 66,111 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mounting (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis around bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

service brake just passed

Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

gear box rear mounting pershid

offside rear alloy wheel slightly distorted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,291 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,001 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

backbox slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 45,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,761 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,585 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,381 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,858 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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NV53 DZJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NV53 DZJ, 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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NV53 DZJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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