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SG53 FRV

2003 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,084 mi
Last recorded125,084 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 FRV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 125,084 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Seats Missing ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 125,081 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel No Efficiency Recorded on O/S (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Seats Missing ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 121,148 miles

Front tyres deteriorated both

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sills and sub frame corroded

under bonnet brake pipe corroded and main feed grease coated

Fail 10 Aug 2017 121,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front tyres deteriorated both

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sills and sub frame corroded

under bonnet brake pipe corroded and main feed grease coated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 114,440 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 109,546 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,899 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 94,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,564 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 92,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,055 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,752 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,036 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 64,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,881 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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SG53 FRV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Grey 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 SG53 FRV, 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 SG53 FRV registered?

SG53 FRV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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