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YY53 BFV

2003 Fiat Doblo

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,097 mi
Last recorded145,097 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BFV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 145,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 140,980 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 140,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,514 miles

front wiper blades poor

fuel tank straps corroded

general corrosion to underbody areas

light corrosion to offside front brake pipe

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 131,972 miles

light corrosion to exhaust, rear sills and underbody

nearside rear footbrake effort slightly low

Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,210 miles

light corrosion to underbody floor and sill areas

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2016 121,962 miles

light corrosion to offside front and front to rear brake pipes

light corrosion to underbody

Fail 19 Sep 2016 121,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 115,531 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 115,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,942 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded(near fuel tank)

light corrosion to front brake discs(inner surface)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 106,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,893 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 97,829 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,945 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to front coil springs

o/s/f tyre on 2mm on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,912 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 59,159 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,159 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 39,537 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 39,498 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,049 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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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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