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SC53 BJY

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

212,140 mi
Last recorded212,140 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 BJY
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 212,140 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer tail pipe corroded

offside rear brake recording slightly low

Pass 1 Feb 2012 208,869 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mount missing at front !!!!!

Pass 1 Feb 2011 180,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise bottom gearbox mount worn

advise corroding front brake discs

engine oil leaks

handbrake warning light stuck on.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 180,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise bottom gearbox mount worn

advise corroding front brake discs

engine oil leaks

handbrake warning light stuck on.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 180,121 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2010 180,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 178,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 160,852 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 159,366 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 143,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 106,136 miles

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

Offside Front 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 BJY is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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