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YA53 YXU

2003 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,209 mi
Last recorded142,209 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 YXU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 142,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 142,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst heavily coroded (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 133,607 miles

Centre centre high level stop light not working

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

glow plug light flahing indicates fault

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 133,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre centre high level stop light not working

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

glow plug light flahing indicates fault

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 124,572 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 118,385 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 118,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 107,827 miles

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

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 97,719 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 97,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,360 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 84,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,681 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 69,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,344 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,268 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,050 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 35,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,772 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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YA53 YXU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YA53 YXU, 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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YA53 YXU is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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