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SH53 EHV

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

224,649 mi
Last recorded224,649 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 EHV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 224,649 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 207,032 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 207,032 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 201,908 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 201,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 199,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 199,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 191,521 miles

spare wheel carrier not fully secured

Fail 3 Jun 2008 191,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

spare wheel carrier not fully secured

Pass 5 Jun 2007 183,197 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 183,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel missing, carrier loose and may rattle

Pass 1 Jun 2006 162,569 miles

both rear tyres low tread on edges

rear anti roll bar mount bushes worn

Fail 1 Jun 2006 162,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres low tread on edges

rear anti roll bar mount bushes worn

Pass 6 Dec 2005 146,237 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 146,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 EHV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EHV, 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 EHV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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