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RK52 FHB

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

165,512 mi
Last recorded165,512 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 FHB
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 165,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 159,955 miles

Some movement in the drivers seat frame

Surface corrosion on the underside

Pass 1 Sep 2023 151,416 miles

Rear Bump Stops Missing

Pass 2 Sep 2022 139,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 139,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 129,701 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 127,343 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 127,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 125,968 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 125,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 125,966 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 121,099 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 new headlamps old and faded. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing off. (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated O.S.F gaiter appears damaged. (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 117,957 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 117,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 112,098 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,268 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 97,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,136 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 71,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,025 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,460 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 56,390 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,127 miles

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 46,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,298 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 35,298 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front number plate fixings loose.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,988 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 27,988 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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RK52 FHB is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RK52 FHB, 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 RK52 FHB registered?

RK52 FHB is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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