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SA53 AXJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,755 mi
Last recorded112,755 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 AXJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2020 112,755 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,395 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 112,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 108,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,574 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 108,574 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 106,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 102,654 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 102,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,673 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,842 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 61,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,092 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 54,092 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,720 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 42,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,961 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,800 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 32,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,103 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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SA53 AXJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SA53 AXJ, 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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SA53 AXJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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