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SH53 BYJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,553 mi
Last recorded83,553 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 BYJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,553 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top strut mount noisey

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 77,884 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake /suspension /steering areas very rusty

front/rear under side very rusty

hand brake cable very rusty/corroded +outer case split near /side

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut top (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front/rear very rusty/corroded (6.1.A.1)

battery flat had to jump lead to start engine

brake/suspension/steering areas very rusty/corroded

hand brake cable near/side rear very rusty/corroded + outer case split

under tray fitted unable to inspect some areas of suspension/steering/brake items

Pass 22 Aug 2015 74,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 74,609 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 74,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,948 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 69,915 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,330 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 43,308 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,424 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,411 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,226 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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SH53 BYJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH53 BYJ, 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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SH53 BYJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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