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SO53 KCJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,166 mi
Last recorded223,166 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 KCJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 223,166 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 223,166 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 211,669 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 211,669 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 211,038 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front to back brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 197,686 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 172,119 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 172,119 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2007 143,317 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 143,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 112,007 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 1,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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SO53 KCJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SO53 KCJ, 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 SO53 KCJ registered?

SO53 KCJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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