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SB53 PXO

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,797 mi
Last recorded162,797 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 PXO
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2013 162,797 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 162,797 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 154,051 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

front brake pads low

offside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks

Fail 6 Dec 2012 154,051 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

front brake pads low

offside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2012 145,132 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and sidewall perishing

nearside wiper arm/linkage worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust joint loose

rear leaf spring bushes worn

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 21 Mar 2012 139,549 miles

Movement in nearside steering arm

Pitting to front brake disc's

Fail 15 Mar 2012 139,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Movement in nearside steering arm

Pitting to front brake disc's

Pass 21 Nov 2011 138,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 136,655 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 136,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Nearside rear door will not open

Pass 13 Jan 2011 129,240 miles

oil leak

surface rust exhaust

Pass 9 Feb 2010 103,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 98,396 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,452 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 81,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,945 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,335 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 41,242 miles

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

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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SB53 PXO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB53 PXO, 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 SB53 PXO registered?

SB53 PXO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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