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SO03 DGE

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,180 mi
Last recorded87,180 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,180 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front wheel corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps clouded

corrosion on various components

Fail 27 Sep 2018 87,164 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel o/s/r and n/s/r (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front wheel corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both headlamps clouded

corrosion on various components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,048 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,937 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 75,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,089 miles

Undertrays fitted

oil leak

power steering pump noisy

Fail 16 Sep 2015 71,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking hose to cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

oil leak

power steering pump noisy

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 66,440 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 59,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,815 miles

both rear brake pipes at flexi corroded

both rear bump stops deteriating

engine damp

exhaust flexi deteriating

front brake imbalance

front discs corroded

offside front outer door handle loose

offside front wiper torn

Fail 6 Jun 2012 56,814 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres badly worn inner edge almost through to cord and on limit

both rear brake pipes at flexi corroded

both rear bump stops deteriating

engine damp

exhaust flexi deteriating

front brake imbalance

front discs corroded

offside front outer door handle loose

offside front wiper torn

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,845 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,845 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,279 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,390 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,258 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 33,258 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,340 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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SO03 DGE 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 57.1%.

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

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