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YM53 LFD

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,818 mi
Last recorded174,818 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 LFD
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 174,818 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear floor corroded (seats not fitted)

Fail 9 Nov 2023 174,814 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/ wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 174,778 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 174,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 174,754 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear doorshut corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside rear inner sill/inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 173,233 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 173,145 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s front / rear outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s sill inner rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 168,445 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 168,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective "Dog bone bush" ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 160,502 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 151,653 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 144,232 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,874 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,918 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 83,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,451 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,001 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 45,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED ON INNER FACE

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 45,895 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED ON INNER FACE

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,563 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rackend balljoint has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,435 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,650 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 41,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,672 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,061 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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YM53 LFD is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM53 LFD, 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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YM53 LFD is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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