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RY52 MVU

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,473 mi
Last recorded183,473 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 MVU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 183,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 183,468 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 182,618 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

various suspension components corroded front and rear of vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2018 182,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

various suspension components corroded front and rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2017 181,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 180,284 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 180,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 178,294 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 178,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 169,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 160,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 160,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 149,922 miles

NSF tyre weaing oninner edge

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2012 149,911 miles

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

NSF tyre weaing oninner edge

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 138,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 123,664 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 123,664 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 112,213 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 112,213 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 91,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust in poor condition at rear joint

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 91,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition at rear joint

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,811 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,892 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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RY52 MVU 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 60.9%.

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 RY52 MVU, 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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RY52 MVU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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