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RY53 LCJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,009 mi
Last recorded145,009 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LCJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 145,009 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 145,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 144,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 140,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 128,558 miles

Offside Rear Light assembly is slightly insecure.

engine oil requires top up.

Fail 6 Feb 2017 128,558 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split and excessively twisted. (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure Top mount securing housing is excessively corroded and adrift. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Light assembly is slightly insecure.

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 120,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

item removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 17 Feb 2016 120,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

item removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 19 Feb 2015 112,735 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 112,735 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,443 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 101,443 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 92,230 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 92,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 86,942 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 80,734 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,032 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,746 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 48,746 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 38,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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RY53 LCJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RY53 LCJ, 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 RY53 LCJ registered?

RY53 LCJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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