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SO03 DCF

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,935 mi
Last recorded124,935 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 DCF
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 124,935 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 124,935 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2013 117,901 miles

Inner drive shaft oil seals leaking.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear leaf springs weak.

Pass 28 May 2013 117,901 miles

Inner drive shaft oil seals leaking.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear leaf springs weak.

Pass 28 May 2012 105,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 105,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Wiper blades smear slightly.

Pass 11 May 2011 101,660 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 101,659 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2010 94,244 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 94,244 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge.

Fail 29 May 2009 83,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 83,385 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 68,939 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 68,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2007 53,128 miles

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

spare tyre also worn on inside edge.

Pass 26 May 2006 40,374 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SO03 DCF is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SO03 DCF, 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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SO03 DCF is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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