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EF08 DSE

2008 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,217 mi
Last recorded95,217 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DSE
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 95,217 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 91,660 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 86,015 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody covers fitted limiting view of some components

Pass 24 May 2023 80,731 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 75,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,111 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 67,532 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 67,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 52,932 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 52,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,449 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,391 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 38,391 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,038 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear brake light not working

Fail 8 Nov 2012 18,559 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,559 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,987 miles

wipers poor.nsr tyre punctured x2

Fail 21 Sep 2011 13,987 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

wipers poor.nsr tyre punctured x2

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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EF08 DSE is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF08 DSE, 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 EF08 DSE registered?

EF08 DSE is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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