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RE53 TVW

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

125,955 mi
Last recorded125,955 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TVW
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 125,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion of bodywork, chassis and suspension components

Pass 11 Nov 2017 123,696 miles

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

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

general corrosion of suspension components

general corrosion of underside bodywork

Fail 11 Nov 2017 123,696 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion of suspension components

general corrosion of underside bodywork

Pass 22 Oct 2016 120,461 miles

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

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 21 Oct 2016 120,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

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

headlamp main beams aim set low

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 31 Oct 2015 118,059 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 118,058 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill section (2.4.A.3)

offside front fog lamp does not work

Pass 8 Aug 2014 114,907 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 114,907 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 111,668 miles

condition of windscreen wipers

Fail 6 Aug 2013 111,662 miles

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

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

condition of windscreen wipers

Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,178 miles

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

both headlamp images blurred

brake fluid level not up to maximum

nearside wiper blade torn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre quite worn

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2012 105,164 miles

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

both headlamp images blurred

brake fluid level not up to maximum

nearside wiper blade torn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre quite worn

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2011 99,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 99,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 94,978 miles

both headlamp mountings cracked but secure

both rear indicators showing slight white light

corrosion on exhaust

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear number plate cracked

vehicle only just met legal limit

Fail 16 Jul 2010 94,846 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both headlamp mountings cracked but secure

both rear indicators showing slight white light

corrosion on exhaust

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 20 Jul 2009 88,643 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,178 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 86,148 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 71,590 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RE53 TVW is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 RE53 TVW, 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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RE53 TVW is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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