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ST53 DZW

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,720 mi
Last recorded117,720 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 DZW
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,720 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 117,679 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 108,116 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,705 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 98,592 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Fuel tank insecure crossmember at mounting bolt severely corroded and holed (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing siezed (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively doesn't clear sufficiently enough as it stops in zone a (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge nearly through to cords

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

crossmember for spare wheel carrier holed and excessively corroded

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,098 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,983 miles

Brake valve leaking PIPE ON TOP LOAD SENSOR (3.6.A.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,154 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged on rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle smokey under load

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,082 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

clutch pedal anti-slip cover missing

Pass 15 Jan 2014

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

clutch pedal anti-slip cover missing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 51,287 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,617 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 37,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nails in offside rear,nearside rear,offside front tyres

offside and nearside front wiper blades torn slightly-still clearing screen

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,774 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 31,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 25,095 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,588 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 21,588 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

clutch pedal antislip pad missing

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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ST53 DZW is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST53 DZW, 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 ST53 DZW registered?

ST53 DZW is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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