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VO03 XDB

2003 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

166,448 mi
Last recorded166,448 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2023 166,448 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Above fuel tank. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x rear. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine - Rear torque reaction member bush worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Hose not correctly seated in mounting. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From engine bay into wheel housing. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind fuel tank. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 144,754 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced after rear wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear after wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 124,373 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 118,868 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 118,862 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 118,857 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 175/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 101,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 99,627 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 99,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 12 May 2016 97,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 92,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 87,654 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 83,484 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 83,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 78,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 69,200 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 69,200 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

front tyre bald on edges offside front 0.mm useable tread left 175 70 14 t

Pass 17 May 2010 60,370 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 60,370 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 8 May 2009 49,929 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 41,368 miles

exhaust catalist & system corroded

rear tyres 3 mm 175 70 14 t

Fail 10 May 2008 41,368 miles

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

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

exhaust catalist & system corroded

rear tyres 3 mm 175 70 14 t

Fail 10 Apr 2007 33,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,205 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 XDB is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VO03 XDB, 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 XDB is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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