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SH53 DSO

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,417 mi
Last recorded187,417 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 187,417 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 187,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 183,721 miles

NEARSIDE REAR ROAD WHEEL BUCKLED

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/R HUB BEARING

Fail 8 Mar 2011 183,633 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play offside front hub bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 178,801 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 178,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 127,132 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 126,664 miles

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

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 DSO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH53 DSO, 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 SH53 DSO registered?

SH53 DSO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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