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SG53 VUW

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

338,755 mi
Last recorded338,755 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 338,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers split

oil leak

play at the offside steering arm inner

Fail 10 Mar 2016 338,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers split

oil leak

play at the offside steering arm inner

Pass 11 Sep 2015 326,791 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 326,595 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 313,497 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 313,171 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 307,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play at the offside steering arm

Fail 23 Sep 2014 307,422 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play at the offside steering arm

Fail 19 Sep 2014 307,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake a little stiff but not inappropiotely

Rear silencer only just supported

Fail 11 Sep 2014 307,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 300,985 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 300,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust fouling @ engine + o/s/r bracket

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play @ o/s/f steering arm

Pass 28 Aug 2013 292,980 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 292,908 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox/engine noisey

glow plug light flashing on dash

o/s head light aim dull

o/s/f door hinge worn or loose

p/b handle slight side movement

Pass 21 Feb 2013 288,508 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 288,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 288,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

vehicle leaning to o/s

Pass 24 Aug 2012 281,096 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 281,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 270,020 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 270,015 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 255,890 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 255,259 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 225,938 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 225,366 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 197,406 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 196,683 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear exhaust rubber mount split on one of its fixing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 166,164 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 130,517 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 95,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 70,842 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 VUW is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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

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