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WV53 DHG

2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

150,992 mi
Last recorded150,992 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo89,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 150,992 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion inc all suspension

Fail 3 Apr 2025 150,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion inc all suspension

Pass 10 Apr 2024 147,715 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 147,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 145,002 miles

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

under body corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2023 145,002 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill near to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

under body corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 140,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2022 140,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in engine bay near water bottle near to top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above back box exhause (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 139,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear suspension rebound rubber missing.

Fail 11 Feb 2020 139,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear suspension rebound rubber missing.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 139,147 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear suspension rebound rubber missing

Fail 14 Feb 2019 139,147 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear suspension rebound rubber missing

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 137,483 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear suspension rebound rubber missing.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 137,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 136,715 miles

Oil leaking from oil filter

Fail 13 Feb 2017 136,715 miles

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

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

Oil leaking from oil filter

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,194 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 135,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 133,135 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 133,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 128,614 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 128,608 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 118,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 8 Sep 2012 118,281 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 10 Sep 2011 101,613 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 101,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 80,962 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 40,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 30,474 miles

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 DHG is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DHG, 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 DHG registered?

WV53 DHG is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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