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PJ53 EJC

2003 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,499 mi
Last recorded160,499 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 EJC
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 160,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

some brake pipe covered over preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2017 160,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

some brake pipe covered over preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2016 146,339 miles

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

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

windscreen has light scratches

Fail 31 Oct 2016 146,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 13 Nov 2015 130,989 miles

Offside windscreen has light scratches

Fail 12 Nov 2015 130,866 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. due to wooden box in rear (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

items hanging over drivers head at time of test

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2014 118,839 miles

Spare tyre defective

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front subfrme damaged but repaired

n/s/f inner wing damaged but repaired

o/s/f seat does not go fully back

Fail 18 Nov 2014 118,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

front subfrme damaged but repaired

n/s/f inner wing damaged but repaired

o/s/f seat does not go fully back

Pass 24 Feb 2014 106,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 106,446 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,608 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 91,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,688 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r light damaged

slight damage both head lights

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Fail 28 Mar 2011 84,688 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r light damaged

slight damage both head lights

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,475 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 75,471 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,863 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 68,855 miles

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,084 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 60,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,026 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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PJ53 EJC is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJ53 EJC, 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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PJ53 EJC is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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