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VA03 LYW

2003 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,651 mi
Last recorded64,651 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 LYW
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 64,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 60,597 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 60,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 56,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 52,206 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 52,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 42,997 miles

OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 7 May 2019 37,084 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,124 miles

All under vehicle braking components corroded & weathered

All under vehicle steering components corroded & weathered

All under vehicle suspension components corroded & weathered

Fail 10 May 2018 32,124 miles

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

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

All under vehicle braking components corroded & weathered

All under vehicle steering components corroded & weathered

All under vehicle suspension components corroded & weathered

Battery loose but not considered insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,022 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 32,022 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,185 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 29,927 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,202 miles

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

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

both front tyres are under-inflated.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,931 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,387 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,119 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,301 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 13,296 miles

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

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

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

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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VA03 LYW is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA03 LYW, 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 VA03 LYW registered?

VA03 LYW is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is VA03 LYW safe to buy?

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