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YY53 BFX

2003 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,329 mi
Last recorded103,329 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Doblo85,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BFX
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,546 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2023 93,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

front both rear both coil spring corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2022 93,355 miles

Front brakes slight bind

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 93,346 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brakes slight bind

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE CORRODED AND REPAIRED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR and OFF SIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Front HEAD LAMP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 91,340 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR and OFF SIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front HEAD LAMP BEAM PATTERNS POOR

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s front and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 83,892 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,644 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,628 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,102 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs deteriorated

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,868 miles

brake discs deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking(borderline)

o/s/r tyre cracking(borderline)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 65,483 miles

Brake pipes too/from rear load valve surface corrosion (cleaned & greased)

Engine under cover fitted

Front brake disc's pitted/corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Some side to side movement at handbrake lever

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,483 miles

Brake pipes too/from rear load valve surface corrosion (cleaned & greased)

Engine under cover fitted

Front brake disc's pitted/corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some side to side movement at handbrake lever

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,594 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops badly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,258 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,687 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 BFX is a 2003 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YY53 BFX, 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 BFX is a 2003 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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