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NV53 JZL

2003 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,535 mi
Last recorded125,535 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 JZL
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 125,535 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 125,535 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 112,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear indicators slightly faded

all springs corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody and sill corrosion

parking brake only just met requirements, adjustment or repair recomended

Fail 5 Jul 2019 112,580 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear indicators slightly faded

all springs corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody and sill corrosion

parking brake only just met requirements, adjustment or repair recomended

Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,278 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2018 110,278 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

Fail 13 Jul 2017 104,898 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,559 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 95,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,887 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 87,887 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,239 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 81,239 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,311 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,311 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 65,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 54,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn slightly

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front discs worn slightly

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,865 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 47,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,052 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 38,052 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,447 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2008 30,447 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,747 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 JZL is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JZL, 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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What year was NV53 JZL registered?

NV53 JZL is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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