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SM53 KKU

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

176,093 mi
Last recorded176,093 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KKU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 176,093 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 176,086 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking at steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 169,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside rear service brake - low effiiency.

Offside front door stop missing.

Parking lamp switch inoperative.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 155,719 miles

bonnet stay missing

both compensator to flexi rear brake pipes at flexi corroded

front washer jet aim x2 could improve

handbrake travel could improve

nearside front and offside rear indicators discolouring

nearside rear flexi to hub brake pipe corroding

offside front door check strap missing

offside rear tyre very low and perished

oil leak at engine/gearbox

power steering rack very damp

Fail 23 Sep 2013 155,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet stay missing

both compensator to flexi rear brake pipes at flexi corroded

front washer jet aim x2 could improve

handbrake travel could improve

nearside front and offside rear indicators discolouring

nearside rear flexi to hub brake pipe corroding

offside front door check strap missing

offside rear tyre very low and perished

oil leak at engine/gearbox

power steering rack very damp

Pass 24 Sep 2012 141,018 miles

bonnet stay missing

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

nearside front wiper torn

offside front door check strap missing

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

steering rack damp

Fail 24 Sep 2012 141,016 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet stay missing

handbrake reserve travel can be improved

nearside front wiper torn

offside front door check strap missing

oil leak at engine

oil leak at gearbox

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Sep 2011 126,850 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

advise bonnet stay missing

advise nearside front tyre slight worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2011 126,596 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

advise bonnet stay missing

advise nearside front tyre slight worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 111,223 miles

bonnet stay missing

both front springs corroding

both front tyres very low tread,wearing on edges and perishing

both rear indicatiors discoloured

brake pipes at compensator corroding

nail in offside front tyre

no warning light on dash when applying handbrake

rear bump stops deteriating

slight corrosion on exhaust

small chip in windscreen

sump and power steering rack damp

Fail 27 Sep 2010 111,223 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

both front springs corroding

both front tyres very low tread,wearing on edges and perishing

both rear indicatiors discoloured

brake pipes at compensator corroding

nail in offside front tyre

no warning light on dash when applying handbrake

rear bump stops deteriating

slight corrosion on exhaust

small chip in windscreen

sump and power steering rack damp

Pass 26 Sep 2009 95,150 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

front bumper scuffed

gearbox damp

load valve to flexi hose brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front door check strap missing

oil leak at engine

Fail 25 Sep 2009 95,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

bonnet stay clip broken

front bumper scuffed

gearbox damp

load valve to flexi hose brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front nail in tyre

offside front door check strap missing

oil leak at engine

Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,677 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (175/70/14)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,755 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 47,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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SM53 KKU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SM53 KKU, 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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SM53 KKU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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