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T8 LAV

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,405 mi
Last recorded91,405 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 LAV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 91,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 91,405 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 91,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,342 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriotaed

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 84,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

exhaust flexi corroded / deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,225 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 65,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 65,472 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 54,473 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 54,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 50,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,653 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,203 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes, unions & ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres heavily cracked/perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,257 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,361 miles

Emissions are on the high side

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,270 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,285 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 21,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,735 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,224 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,658 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,961 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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T8 LAV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T8 LAV, 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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T8 LAV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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