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SG53 VTD

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,028 mi
Last recorded141,028 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 VTD
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 141,028 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 140,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 132,491 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 132,491 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 127,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F wiper blade rubber split at ends

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear window washers not hitting window & wiper blade rubber split

Taxi meter at wrong tariff & wrong tariff sheet displayed

Taxi wheelchair clamps & belts missing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 111,118 miles

brake pipe at rear flex pipe rusting

two rear flasher lights starting to turn white

Pass 20 Oct 2008 100,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

O/S & N/S Front tyres scrubbing on inner & outer edges

O/S & N/S no-plate light lights dull

Rear window washers inopperative

Underside engine cover loose at O/S

Pass 15 Apr 2008 91,407 miles

Front taxi plate not fitted where can be visible from inside & outside off vehicle

O/S & N/S rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2008 91,213 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

No-Smoking sticker missing---Front taxi plate to be fitted where visible from inside & outside vehicle Rear taxi plate inside vehicle [to be fitted externally]

O/S/F tyre scrubbed on inner edge

O/S/Rear No-plate light dull

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,781 miles

engine under side cover loose

front brake pads worn low

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,043 miles

slight blow at exhaust down pipe

Pass 27 Sep 2005 41,815 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 VTD is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

SG53 VTD is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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