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KE53 ODC

2003 Fiat Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

79,587 mi
Last recorded79,587 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan37,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ODC
MakeFiat
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine sump heavily corroded/gearbox end cover corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2026 79,583 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine sump heavily corroded/gearbox end cover corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 78,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Body corroded but outside prescribed area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 78,752 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant rad drain bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Body corroded but outside prescribed area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,359 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f & o/s/f (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 76,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both position lights effected by stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,534 miles

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

Corrosion on the exhaust system

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 65,845 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both steering rack boots are damp

Fail 12 Oct 2016 58,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both steering rack boots are damp

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,124 miles

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

High level brake lamp not illuminating completely

O/S wiper deteriorating

Fail 12 Oct 2015 53,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

High level brake lamp not illuminating completely

O/S wiper deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,146 miles

approx 15% of high level brake light not working

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

o/s/r suspension spring slightly weaker than n/s/r spring

waste tank leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2014 50,146 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

approx 15% of high level brake light not working

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusty

o/s/r suspension spring slightly weaker than n/s/r spring

waste tank leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,860 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 43,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,570 miles

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

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,795 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,235 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,235 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,142 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 14,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,865 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Motor Caravan?

Based on 13,935 MOT tests across 731 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,990
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 214
Brake pipe excessively corroded 206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
brake binding 163
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 155
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KE53 ODC is a 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 37,500 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 ODC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE53 ODC registered?

KE53 ODC is a 2003 Fiat Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 October 2003.

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