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SM52 VVE

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,837 mi
Last recorded130,837 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 VVE
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 130,837 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracked & perished

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,751 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked & perished

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 128,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 128,756 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 126,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

h/lamps poor

Pass 24 Jul 2014 124,610 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all b/pipes corroded at ends

n/s of steering rack damp

rear suspension low

Fail 24 Jul 2014 124,610 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all b/pipes corroded at ends

n/s of steering rack damp

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear suspension low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 121,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs poor condition

n/s rear suspension little clearance

slight dampness LSV

Fail 26 Jan 2013 121,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs poor condition

n/s rear suspension little clearance

slight dampness LSV

Pass 3 Feb 2012 109,482 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,048 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 96,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,525 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 84,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,162 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,162 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,914 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 62,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,684 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 42,684 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre side wall cut

nearside rear tyre crac king and perished

Pass 26 Jan 2006 35,379 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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SM52 VVE is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SM52 VVE, 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 SM52 VVE registered?

SM52 VVE is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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