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SW03 BZJ

2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,069 mi
Last recorded90,069 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo89,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 BZJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 90,069 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,992 miles

advise overall footbrake performance low

advise poor dip pattern at offside headlight

advise spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 15 Nov 2012 80,992 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise nearside wiper blade torn

advise overall footbrake performance low 57%

advise poor dip pattern at offside headlight

advise spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,235 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 75,084 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,376 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 62,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 52,956 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 52,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,277 miles

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

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

f.r b/hoses rusty/tank straps rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/rack oily/noisy MONITOR

Fail 16 Jul 2008 47,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

f.r b/hoses rusty/tank straps rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/rack oily/noisy MONITOR

Fail 2 Jun 2007 41,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 41,154 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 25,952 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo Cargo?

Based on 128,943 MOT tests across 9,608 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,317
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
9,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,701
Registration plate lamp not working 3,838
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,028
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,942
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SW03 BZJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 89,091 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 Cargo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,701 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW03 BZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW03 BZJ registered?

SW03 BZJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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