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DX08 VFS

2008 Fiat Doblo

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,336 mi
Last recorded92,336 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 VFS
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 92,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 92,330 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 88,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel present

Fail 22 Jan 2025 88,902 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel present

Pass 29 Jan 2024 85,307 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective supported by wire but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 85,305 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions fail (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective supported by wire but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 77,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight handbrake travel

Fail 23 Jan 2023 77,682 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer silencer skin corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 71,093 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded , front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2019 69,984 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 63,310 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 56,997 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,191 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Head restraint(s) not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Head restraint(s) not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,417 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)

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 12 Mar 2015 43,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,332 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 29,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,707 miles

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

front discs scxored

Pass 13 May 2011 25,773 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 25,773 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine breather pipe split

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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DX08 VFS is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DX08 VFS, 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 DX08 VFS registered?

DX08 VFS is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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