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SJ03 VFS

2003 Fiat Doblo

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,385 mi
Last recorded129,385 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 VFS
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 129,385 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 129,382 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 128,732 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 128,732 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,959 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,871 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,340 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 98,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 93,584 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin (limit 1.5mm)

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2007 79,744 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust cat. pipe corroded & blowing slightly

front brake pads wearing thin (limit 1.5mm)

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2006 57,579 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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SJ03 VFS is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ03 VFS, 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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SJ03 VFS is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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