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SP53 SNV

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 SNV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 84,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,143 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens sligthy cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

underseal peeling off,floor/chasse starting to corrded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 83,139 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens sligthy cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

underseal peeling off,floor/chasse starting to corrded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 83,138 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just B4 load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts 2 rears B4 fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear window broken/missing

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

floor starting to corrded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,948 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

both rears shock absorbers bushes perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2016 79,948 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. not clip in probley (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

both rears shock absorbers bushes perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,230 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2015 76,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,153 miles

All tyres wareing on inner edges

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,978 miles

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 28 May 2012 60,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2011 53,925 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 24 May 2011 53,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 19 May 2010 44,738 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 25 May 2009 35,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 34,657 miles

Light cracking on both rear tyres..

Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,191 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,858 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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SP53 SNV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP53 SNV, 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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SP53 SNV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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