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BF08 TBX

2008 Fiat Doblo

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,060 mi
Last recorded146,060 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 TBX
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 146,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth and cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre underinflated

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

leak on engine intake boost pipe

Fail 19 Feb 2026 146,044 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth and cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre underinflated

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

leak on engine intake boost pipe

Pass 17 Mar 2025 145,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shackle bracket mounting heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

both front lower spring cups / shocks heavily corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 145,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shackle bracket mounting heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

both front lower spring cups / shocks heavily corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 144,585 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 144,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 140,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 133,283 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 133,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,963 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 123,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,853 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 117,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge . low air pressure (5.2.3 (e))

rear gearbox mount rubber split little

Pass 13 May 2019 109,661 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 109,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 96,615 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 96,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 May 2017 82,801 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 May 2017 82,801 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2016 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 May 2016 67,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,774 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,975 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2013 39,069 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 29,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,983 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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BF08 TBX is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Doblo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 68,814 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 BF08 TBX, 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 18 years old, this Fiat Doblo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF08 TBX is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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