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PJ03 VCX

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

135,235 mi
Last recorded135,235 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VCX
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 135,235 miles

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

nearside rear seat belt not check due to access

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Sep 2015 135,235 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre rear (5.2.5a)

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

nearside rear seat belt not check due to access

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Sep 2014 130,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

neaqrside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 1 Sep 2014 130,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box deteriated slightly

neaqrside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 2 Sep 2013 124,503 miles

1x litre oil added

both front wipers split

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Sep 2013 124,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

1x litre oil added

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wipers split

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2012 115,596 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 115,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

slight imbalance on rear footbrake

Pass 2 Sep 2011 104,406 miles

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

nearside rear door does not open

Fail 1 Sep 2011 104,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear door does not open

Pass 3 Sep 2010 89,320 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 89,304 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,145 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,113 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 50,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,408 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 32,408 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2006 15,329 miles

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

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

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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PJ03 VCX is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 PJ03 VCX, 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 PJ03 VCX registered?

PJ03 VCX is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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