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WR53 PFU

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,206 mi
Last recorded114,206 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 114,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge perished

Fail 6 Nov 2024 114,189 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge perished

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,071 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 106,062 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s & n/s ( no visable beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s front and both rear brake performance low

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,146 miles

All underbody components corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 100,145 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested Insufficient brake reading at the rear wheels (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underbody components corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 100,069 miles

O/S/F brakes slightly binding

all under body and components corroded

both rear tyres perish

front discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 100,069 miles

Brake performance not tested incomplete test due to N/S/R wheel no reading (1.2.1 (g))

O/S/F brakes slightly binding

all under body and components corroded

both rear tyres perish

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2020 99,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,304 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,018 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 98,560 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 98,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,257 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 95,379 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2015 95,379 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure changed for spare (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,790 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,790 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 87,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,533 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 61,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 79,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,733 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 72,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 72,272 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 64,029 miles

rear number plate leters starting to deteriorate (advise).

Fail 30 Oct 2009 64,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate leters starting to deteriorate (advise).

Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,163 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 56,163 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 46,010 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,010 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,130 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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WR53 PFU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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