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RV03 ETU

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,351 mi
Last recorded105,351 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 ETU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 105,351 miles

Battery not secure

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre has minor damage to side wall

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 105,351 miles

Battery not secure

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre has minor damage to side wall

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 95,894 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 86,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

clutch rubber padle missing.

Fail 26 May 2010 86,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutich rubber padle m issing.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,235 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 73,365 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust section rusty

spare wheel carrier damaged

Pass 22 May 2008 73,365 miles

front exhaust section rusty

spare wheel carrier damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2007 61,568 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 61,568 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak

rear bump stops worn

tracking

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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RV03 ETU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV03 ETU, 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 RV03 ETU registered?

RV03 ETU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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