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OV53 WAU

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,211 mi
Last recorded162,211 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 WAU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 162,211 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill slightly damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 162,211 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside inner sill slightly damaged

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 150,743 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

offside sill slightly damaged

oil leak

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 150,743 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both fron (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

offside sill slightly damaged

oil leak

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 138,666 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

centre stop not working.

glow plug light on.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 138,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

centre stop not working.

glow plug light on.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 127,883 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 114,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 114,659 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 99,434 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,783 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 85,779 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,714 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,171 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,126 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 55,126 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,347 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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OV53 WAU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OV53 WAU, 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 OV53 WAU registered?

OV53 WAU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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