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EF08 OBZ

2008 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

176,764 mi
Last recorded176,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 OBZ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 176,764 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened spring rear bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 176,724 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened spring rear bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 167,690 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 167,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 162,621 miles

Both headlamp lenses are misted.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 157,188 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 145,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 145,394 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 127,819 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2020 127,819 miles

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

Under tray fitted

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in engine bay top rubber splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise front undertray loose nearside.

Fail 29 Jun 2019 113,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

advise front undertray loose nearside.

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in engine bay top rubber splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,422 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 98,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,717 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 84,364 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 84,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

gearbox oil leak

nsf tyre worn inside edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 78,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

gearbox oil leak

nsf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,075 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 69,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 63,433 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,433 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,465 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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EF08 OBZ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 EF08 OBZ, 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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EF08 OBZ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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