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FT08 DZU

2008 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,893 mi
Last recorded91,893 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 DZU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,893 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner front bushes starting to split/ wear

both front tyre treads worn low on inner edges and starting to wear on outer edges

engine under tray slight damage

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate/ slight leak and rear exhaust section starting to rust

front number plate cracked

front subframe starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front suspension top mounting slight lift

nearside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

nearside rear reflector cracked

offside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside rear light unit slight earth fault

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ wear and rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension springs bushes starting to perish/ wear

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2022 84,195 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner front bushes starting to split/ wear

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

engine under tray slight damage

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and rear exhaust section starting to rust

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear suspension spring rear bush slight movement

nearside rear tyre tread has a nail in it

offside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 72,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,020 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 65,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 55,106 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 55,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 44,426 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 44,426 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,981 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre void of tread

Fail 2 Dec 2017 31,981 miles

Offside Rear passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre void of tread

Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2014 24,551 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,358 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,430 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 6,987 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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FT08 DZU is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FT08 DZU, 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 FT08 DZU registered?

FT08 DZU is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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