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WV53 DFJ

2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

201,409 mi
Last recorded201,409 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo89,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 DFJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 201,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread stepped and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever slightly insecure to floor

rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Oct 2024 200,823 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 Oct 2024 200,758 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front metal pin rubbing on inner cv joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Sep 2023 195,321 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 187,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 179,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 167,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective image slight effect (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 163,529 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 155,179 miles

Front coil spring corroded both top of springs (2.4.C.1b)

engine noisy

wipers leave light smear

Pass 28 Apr 2017 146,203 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 135,836 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 130,028 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 130,028 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 123,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 114,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 105,443 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing inner wall

Fail 20 Apr 2012 105,443 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre perishing inner wall

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,478 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 96,442 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm

Fail 14 Mar 2011 96,329 miles

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

headlight beam pattern not clear on both.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 96,115 miles

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

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

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

headlight beam pattern not clear on both.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 83,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 83,444 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,005 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 74,995 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 65,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 65,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,765 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo Cargo?

Based on 128,943 MOT tests across 9,608 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,317
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
9,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,701
Registration plate lamp not working 3,838
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,028
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,942
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WV53 DFJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 89,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Doblo Cargo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,701 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV53 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV53 DFJ registered?

WV53 DFJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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