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DS57 PLZ

2008 Fiat Doblo

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,192 mi
Last recorded118,192 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 PLZ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 118,192 miles

rear n/s service brake a little slow coming on

Fail 15 Jan 2013 188,135 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nail in the offside front tyre

nearside front exhaust rubber hanger split but still secure at the time of test

offside inner cv boot covered in grease but was secure and no splits found at the time of test

slight bind on the offside rear wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2012 158,711 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 158,580 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 130,829 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 130,808 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 101,743 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 101,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,992 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 22 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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DS57 PLZ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS57 PLZ, 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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What year was DS57 PLZ registered?

DS57 PLZ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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