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SC53 BJV

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,463 mi
Last recorded162,463 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 BJV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 162,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 161,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 157,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 154,275 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2013 154,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2012 150,419 miles

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 150,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 146,790 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 142,918 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 130,193 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 116,876 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damaged outside inspection zones

Fail 26 Aug 2010 116,868 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damaged outside inspection zones

Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,435 miles

crack on lower part of screen

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 4 Mar 2010 114,425 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

crack on lower part of screen

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 109,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 109,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 109,895 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 100,845 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 100,839 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,598 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 90,593 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 90,309 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 29,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SC53 BJV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SC53 BJV, 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 SC53 BJV registered?

SC53 BJV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is SC53 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 BJV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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