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SB53 VKJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,123 mi
Last recorded120,123 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 VKJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 120,123 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2018 120,032 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2017 113,941 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2017 113,581 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,234 miles

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

Nearside Front door handle deteriorated

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,318 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,180 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 78,178 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,712 miles

little clerance between rear suspension bumpstops and axle

Fail 14 Nov 2008 59,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

little clerance between rear suspension bumpstops and axle

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,909 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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SB53 VKJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKJ, 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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SB53 VKJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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