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YX53 PZM

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,218 mi
Last recorded156,218 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PZM
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 156,218 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

nearside and offside front tyres worn bald on inner edges

nearside and offside rear brakes binding

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside floor corroded

nearside park brake cable cut

offside park brake cable insecure

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 156,211 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

nearside and offside front tyres worn bald on inner edges

nearside and offside rear brakes binding

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside floor corroded

nearside park brake cable cut

offside park brake cable insecure

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 151,497 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 151,469 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake valve pipes ends rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2016 151,292 miles

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

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

Rear boot/door wont open from outside

Pass 24 Aug 2015 140,122 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 140,122 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 131,419 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 131,419 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 123,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 116,611 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 108,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2011 108,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 94,905 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 80,932 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 80,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,727 miles

rear seats been removed at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,703 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,443 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 45,442 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,242 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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YX53 PZM is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YX53 PZM, 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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YX53 PZM is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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