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GF08 OBP

2008 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,836 mi
Last recorded148,836 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OBP
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 148,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 133,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 127,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer side wall is damaged also in a few places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

eml light displayed pre july 2008

Fail 4 Jun 2022 127,346 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer side wall is damaged also in a few places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 118,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 118,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure temporary repair (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 110,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 110,940 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 110,291 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 110,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,772 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 92,770 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 73,802 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,579 miles

N/S/F Headlight damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,577 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Headlight damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,119 miles

n/s + o/s/f discs worn

Oil leak

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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GF08 OBP is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GF08 OBP, 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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GF08 OBP is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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