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WV53 JWU

2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

205,001 mi
Last recorded205,001 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo89,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 JWU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 205,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 205,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald surface (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 202,565 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 1,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 199,887 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 199,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play also making a clicking noise when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 194,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 194,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rail holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edges and 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 189,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax and holder ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 183,790 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 183,789 miles

Emissions not tested on health and safety grounds (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 176,681 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 176,578 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield sitting on pipe

Pass 6 Nov 2014 164,121 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 164,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres near 1.6 mm limit

Pass 14 Oct 2013 155,465 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 139,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2012 139,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2011 118,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Sep 2011 118,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 102,557 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 102,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 90,580 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 65,631 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 JWU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo Cargo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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