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FV57 VLA

2008 Fiat Doblo

Beige Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,447 mi
Last recorded97,447 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VLA
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,447 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 96,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 86,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inner edge (tyre devoid of tread) strongly advise replacement

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2018 86,384 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Significant wear to tyre on the inner edge (tyre devoid of tread) strongly advise replacement

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,964 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 78,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole on centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,632 miles

Front no plate cracked

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar bushes slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 67,632 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front top strut mounts excessively worn (2.7.4)

Front no plate cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar bushes slight wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,750 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,013 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,023 miles

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

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)

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,091 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,947 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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FV57 VLA is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Beige with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV57 VLA, 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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FV57 VLA is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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