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SA53 KXO

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,530 mi
Last recorded88,530 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 KXO
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 88,530 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,532 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 86,366 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,425 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Oct 2021 85,425 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,676 miles

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

front suspension arms & subframe corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,676 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front suspension arms & subframe corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,386 miles

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

both front suspension arms corroded

exhaust front flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

rear sills starting to corrode

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 15 May 2018 82,326 miles

rear sills starting to corrode

Fail 15 May 2018 82,326 miles

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

rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2017 81,266 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2017 81,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,058 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch plastic cover damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front inner wheel arch plastic cover damaged

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,434 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 77,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear shocks poor

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,583 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 73,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2013 66,581 miles

corrosion on brake pipes at brake load sensing valve

nearside rear tyre cut on outer shoulder area

offside front tyre valve perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shock absorber bushes split/perished

Fail 27 May 2013 66,581 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes at brake load sensing valve

nearside rear tyre cut on outer shoulder area

offside front tyre valve perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shock absorber bushes split/perished

Pass 19 May 2012 61,139 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 61,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

damage n/s front

rear flashers poor colour

Pass 26 May 2011 52,518 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear door wont open from outside

Fail 26 May 2011 52,518 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear door wont open from outside

Pass 25 May 2010 44,593 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 44,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 38,032 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 38,032 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,340 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 34,340 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 27,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,161 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 KXO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KXO, 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 SA53 KXO registered?

SA53 KXO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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