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FD08 VEL

2008 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,627 mi
Last recorded117,627 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,627 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 117,607 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning spring broken (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,351 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 112,350 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,146 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 100,292 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2021 100,292 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps X2 (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 90,140 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system on to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 83,872 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,831 miles

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate by hand

Fail 27 Feb 2017 76,831 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate by hand

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,333 miles

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

undertray fitted engine

Pass 1 May 2015 62,360 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2015 62,360 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2014 52,970 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 22 May 2013 42,075 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 33,145 miles

Near side inner steering arm has some movment.

Fail 14 May 2012 33,143 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Near side inner steering arm has some movment.

Pass 18 May 2011 21,095 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FD08 VEL is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD08 VEL, 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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FD08 VEL is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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