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YY03 YRM

2003 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

158,707 mi
Last recorded158,707 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 YRM
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 158,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars

Nearside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Offside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyre outer side walls perished

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2025 158,656 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens will need a Polish before retest (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam lens will need a polish before retest (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars

Nearside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Offside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyre outer side walls perished

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2024 152,821 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

Offside check strap broken

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2024 152,815 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe by mount (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke when vehicle revved (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicators on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside check strap broken

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2023 146,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

n/s and o/s inner sills surface corrosion

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2023 146,430 miles

Emissions unable to be completed diesel leak and exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

n/s and o/s inner sills surface corrosion

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2022 140,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diesel smell from under bonnet no leaks found

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2022 140,356 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diesel smell from under bonnet no leaks found

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,114 miles

Offside Rear Wheel slight bind.

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seats and seatbelts missing at the time of test.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 134,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel slight bind.

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seats and seatbelts missing at the time of test.

Fail 28 Aug 2020 134,045 miles

Fuel system component leaking ENGINE BAY (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp not working ALL ign off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL REAR SEATS AND SEATBELTS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,005 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and outer side walls perished

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and outer side wall perished

Offside Rear Outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long foot brake travel

long hand brake travel

Fail 13 Mar 2019 127,999 miles

All position lamps not working ALL ign off, ign swith faulty (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

All rear seat and seatbelts removed.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

little reserve travel on foot and handbrake.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,426 miles

Nearside Rear had nail in tyre

exhaust rusty

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2018 121,422 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear had nail in tyre

exhaust rusty

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2016 115,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front headlight lenses are tarnished

exhaust is deteriated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,578 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Jun 2015 111,578 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 110,378 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 110,378 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 108,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,273 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,273 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 102,090 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 195,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 195,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 155,455 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2008 155,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2007 113,967 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 113,826 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil Filler cap leaking (Oil toped up 3Lt)

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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YY03 YRM is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 YY03 YRM, 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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YY03 YRM is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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