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SA03 VRC

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

61,207 mi
Last recorded61,207 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 VRC
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,207 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

centre stop lamp inop

clutch pedal rubber missing

no airbag light

reluctant to meet emissions limit

Fail 2 Jul 2018 61,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

centre stop lamp inop

clutch pedal rubber missing

no airbag light

reluctant to meet emissions limit

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

both front headlamps hazy

centre stop lamp not working

clutch pedal rubber missing

no airbag light

oil leak

reluctant to meet emissions

Fail 30 Jun 2017 58,570 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

both front headlamps hazy

centre stop lamp not working

clutch pedal rubber missing

no airbag light

oil leak

reluctant to meet emissions

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,563 miles

Centre stop light inop

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end? (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 57,563 miles

Emissions not tested auxiliary belt away to snap, tensioner possibly collapsed (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexy and flexy to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling rubbing spare wheel carrier (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexy and flexy to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear at compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. nearside 175/65/14 offside 175/70/14 (4.1.A.1a)

Centre stop light inop

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end? (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,062 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front and rear tyres different sizes

high level inop

Fail 5 Jun 2015 57,062 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front and rear tyres different sizes

high level inop

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,820 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 19 Jun 2014 55,818 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,343 miles

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 13 Jun 2013 53,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,866 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2012 50,866 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 May 2012 50,865 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 May 2009 40,993 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 40,993 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,871 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 37,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,569 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 31,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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SA03 VRC is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 SA03 VRC, 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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SA03 VRC is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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