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SH53 EJO

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,040 mi
Last recorded162,040 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 162,040 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 162,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 159,599 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 159,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 156,674 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 156,674 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 152,160 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 15,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,092 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 144,992 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2007 111,631 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 111,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2006 103,202 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 103,202 miles

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

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

timing belt cover insecure

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 EJO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EJO, 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 EJO is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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