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VO03 XCV

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,361 mi
Last recorded125,361 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 XCV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 125,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 115,276 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 115,099 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 Pipes from flexible hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,398 miles

Boot not opening

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 107,237 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Boot not opening

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,665 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 175/70/14 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexible joint 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 98,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Low reading on brake test (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Loose at mountings (1.1.6 (d))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 175/70/14 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear flexible joint 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 86,351 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,344 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 77,343 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,740 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,118 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

various brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,118 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,994 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s outer covers glazing over (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,381 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,855 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,224 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,372 miles

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

o/s front tyre perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,372 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,057 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,926 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,014 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,218 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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VO03 XCV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VO03 XCV, 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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VO03 XCV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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