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YF53 ZPJ

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,232 mi
Last recorded166,232 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ZPJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 166,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 166,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 159,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil light flashing

engine management light on

Fail 21 Oct 2016 159,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil light flashing

engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 150,050 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 150,044 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox and middle section (7.1.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 136,021 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on edge.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside & near side front tyres worn on inner edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,664 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 111,267 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 104,057 miles

both rear seats removed at time of test

slight cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Fail 3 Jan 2012 104,051 miles

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

both rear seats removed at time of test

slight cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Dec 2010 90,121 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2010 90,121 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 78,914 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Dec 2009 78,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,421 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Dec 2008 67,421 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,224 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 53,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,157 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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YF53 ZPJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF53 ZPJ, 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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YF53 ZPJ is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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