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ST53 LXE

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,496 mi
Last recorded127,496 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 127,496 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 127,345 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 123,919 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 123,914 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,804 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 118,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,017 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on various parts of underbody

front pipe heatshield corroding

rear axle footbrake effort

Pass 11 Jun 2015 109,567 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded under plastic cover.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rub from offside rear brake.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 109,454 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded under plastic cover.

Offside front suspension arm corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rub from offside rear brake.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded under plastic cover.

Nearside front brake hose clip missing.

Offside rear brake pipe slightly flat..

Spare tyre flat.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,624 miles

Difficult to check brake pipes because of rust protection.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

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

Offside front suspension strut top mounting separating.

Rear exhaust mounting supported by large cable ties.

Rub from nearside front brake.

Rub from offside rear brake.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 31 May 2013 98,558 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Difficult to check brake pipes because of rust protection.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded, pitted and wearing.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

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

Offside front suspension strut top mounting separating.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear exhaust mounting supported by large cable ties.

Rub from nearside front brake.

Rub from offside rear brake.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,482 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade end split

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,151 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,332 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,193 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,193 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,727 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,787 miles

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

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 LXE 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 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 LXE, 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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ST53 LXE is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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