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WR53 PDZ

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 PDZ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate reading is 1.16 / lowest reading recorded was 1.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test garfield teddy left on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,582 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 104,554 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,186 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 99,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,177 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 99,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drop sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 96,178 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,673 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,978 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,031 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,625 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 71,625 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Feb 2012 65,052 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 65,052 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,523 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,328 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 49,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,544 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,670 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,430 miles

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

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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WR53 PDZ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WR53 PDZ, 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 WR53 PDZ registered?

WR53 PDZ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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