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PN53 YLM

2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

209,756 mi
Last recorded209,756 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo89,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 YLM
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 209,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 209,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 202,500 miles

Front brake discs worn

Handbrake almost at end of travel

N/s/r bump stop missing

O/s/f & 2 x rear metal brake pipes rusted

Small stonechip on windscreen - within tolerances

Spare tyre badly worn

Fail 28 Jun 2012 202,500 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Spare tyre badly worn

Front brake discs worn

Handbrake almost at end of travel

N/s/r bump stop missing

O/s/f & 2 x rear metal brake pipes rusted

Small stonechip on windscreen - within tolerances

Pass 3 May 2011 192,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs poor

front brake pads low

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside front c.v. boot has a small cut in it

Fail 31 Mar 2011 192,628 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chip in windscreen in zone 'B', no larger then 40mm

engine oil leak

exhaust mid-section rusted in places

front brake discs condition poor on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

nsr bump stop missing

nsr tyre tread low at 2.5mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

osf cv boot has small cut in it

Pass 30 Mar 2010 190,971 miles

Centre exhaust section poor - slight blow

N/s/r bump stop missing

Slight damage to windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2010 190,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust section poor

N/s/r suspension bump stop missing

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2009 178,104 miles

nsr bump stop missing

os washer poor

Fail 27 Mar 2009 178,104 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nsr bump stop missing

os washer poor

Pass 6 Sep 2007 147,182 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 147,175 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 131,823 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo Cargo?

Based on 128,943 MOT tests across 9,608 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,317
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
9,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,701
Registration plate lamp not working 3,838
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,028
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,942
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PN53 YLM is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 89,091 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 Cargo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,701 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN53 YLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PN53 YLM is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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