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SG53 VTN

2003 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

damage to offside rear lamp

top stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Jan 2018

Headlamp not working on main beam both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

damage to offside rear lamp

top stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Oct 2016 229,129 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

damage to offside rear lamp

slight oil leak from gearbox oil seal - offside

top stop light not working

Fail 24 Oct 2016 229,129 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

damage to offside rear lamp

slight oil leak from gearbox oil seal - offside

top stop light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2011 226,953 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2010 219,514 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

vehical in generaly poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2010 219,514 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

vehical in generaly poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2009 202,425 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 202,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 143,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 Oct 2007 143,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2006 123,860 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 VTN is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG53 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

SG53 VTN is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SG53 VTN safe to buy?

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