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WA53 MKJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,946 mi
Last recorded86,946 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MKJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing wearing inner/outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 86,946 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing wearing inner/outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,561 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2017 77,561 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2016 74,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Fail 28 Jul 2016 74,716 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,110 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has two nails in tread

Fail 30 Jul 2015 67,110 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has two nails in tread

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,595 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 61,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,190 miles

nearside rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2013 57,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,688 miles

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of age deterioration

Wipers not working on fast speed

Fail 26 Jul 2012 55,688 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of age deterioration

Wipers not working on fast speed

Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall but no cords/ply exposed

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,434 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Jul 2010 54,434 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre soft

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,014 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Osr and Nsr tyres starting to perish but not to excess.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,721 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 51,081 miles

Osr and nsr tyres slightly perished on sidewalls,not to excess.

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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WA53 MKJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WA53 MKJ, 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 WA53 MKJ registered?

WA53 MKJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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