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BG08 HVC

2008 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,254 mi
Last recorded47,254 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HVC
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,254 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front spring mounts on struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front edges of tread are wearing/worn (n/s smooth) (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 47,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front spring mounts on struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front edges of tread are wearing/worn (n/s smooth) (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,165 miles

Engine failure warning light on

Engine management light on

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

Front Wiper little weak

Rear Centre brake light not working

Fail 25 Jan 2019 43,165 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine failure warning light on

Engine level over Max

Engine management light on

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

Front Wiper little weak

Rear Centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Jan 2018 39,226 miles

Exhaust corroded

Central Rear brake light not working

Oil light flashing/oil leak / oil level OK

Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,487 miles

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 35,487 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

1 half of offside washer jet in operative

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,179 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 32,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush topo bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 28,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,873 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,544 miles

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)

minor cracking to both rear tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 31 Jan 2014 25,544 miles

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

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)

minor cracking to both rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Feb 2013 21,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine oil light flashing on and off at time of test

advise exhaust system is corroded

advise front brake pads not checked as not visable through the road wheel

advise n/s/f nut missing from engine undertray at time of test

advise n/s/f washer jet has only one of its three jets working at time of test

advise o/s/r wheel trim missing at time of test

advise oil change light on dashboard display

advise rear brake inspection as brake imbalance on foot brake

advise rear wiper blade is split

Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,916 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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BG08 HVC is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG08 HVC, 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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BG08 HVC is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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