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ExpiredMileage
145,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis , leaf spring rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill , leaf spring front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to underbody areas, including front subframe, floor pans and nearside inner and outer sill
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
headlight beam patterns poor
slight exhaust leak at cat /centre section joint
slight fluid leak from offside rear shock absorber
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion to all none undersealed underbody areas
rear service brakes imbalanced
slight fluid leak from offside rear shock absorber
front wiper blades poor
fuel tank straps corroded
general corrosion to underbody areas
light corrosion to offside front brake pipe
rear exhaust section corroded
light corrosion to exhaust, rear sills and underbody
nearside rear footbrake effort slightly low
light corrosion to underbody floor and sill areas
slight play in offside front bottom ball joint
light corrosion to offside front and front to rear brake pipes
light corrosion to underbody
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
light corrosion to offside front and front to rear brake pipes
light corrosion to underbody
light corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes
light corrosion to inner surface of front brake discs
slight fading to all indicators
surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
light corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes
light corrosion to inner surface of front brake discs
slight fading to all indicators
surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
both front to rear brake pipes corroded(near fuel tank)
light corrosion to front brake discs(inner surface)
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded(near fuel tank)
light corrosion to front brake discs(inner surface)
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres 2.5mm on inner edge
corrosion to both front coil springs
light corrosion to power steering pipes
n/s/ wiper poor
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres 2.5mm on inner edge
corrosion to both front coil springs
light corrosion to power steering pipes
n/s/ wiper poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion to front coil springs
o/s/f tyre on 2mm on inner edge
front coil springs corroded
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit(inner edge2mm)
slight exhaust leak from repaired section to centre section joint
slight wear to front brake discs
Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
Offside front side lamp dim
Offside rear tyre worn on both edges
Rear axle close to bump stops
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front side lamp dim
Offside rear tyre worn on both edges
Rear axle close to bump stops
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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YY53 BFV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 YY53 BFV, 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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YY53 BFV is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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