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RA53 GCZ

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

200,040 mi
Last recorded200,040 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 GCZ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 200,040 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 200,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 198,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2023 198,519 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2022 197,140 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 186,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 166,834 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 166,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 155,655 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 155,655 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 138,538 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 138,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at both support areas (7.1.2)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 10 May 2016 118,830 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 118,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 106,253 miles

tracking check

Fail 22 Apr 2015 106,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

tracking check

Fail 26 Mar 2014 90,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,337 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,394 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,336 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 58,159 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 58,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,339 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 47,444 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2007 43,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,427 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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RA53 GCZ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RA53 GCZ, 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 RA53 GCZ registered?

RA53 GCZ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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