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ST53 SDU

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,415 mi
Last recorded98,415 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 SDU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,415 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes very slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear door handle outer missing

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear bump stops missing

off side mirror backing missing

off side rear shocker shroud damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2019 98,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes very slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear door handle outer missing

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear bump stops missing

off side mirror backing missing

off side rear shocker shroud damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2018 81,817 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 56,839 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,822 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened coroded (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 51,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened coroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2014 47,038 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,569 miles

Exhaust heat sheild loose/ insecure.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,678 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 38,678 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,086 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,024 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 15,024 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,100 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 10,100 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 7,656 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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ST53 SDU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue 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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

ST53 SDU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is ST53 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 SDU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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