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HJ08 UWX

2008 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,857 mi
Last recorded105,857 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UWX
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,857 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 105,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 100,078 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 100,078 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking filter housing area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 94,765 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 94,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust flexi breaking up

Fail 31 Oct 2022 89,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rear of leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,668 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective the gear box mount perished ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,472 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 73,472 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,695 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 64,695 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,508 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2017 55,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 37,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 28,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 28,422 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 23,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2012 23,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011 18,315 miles

front brake discs worn thin/groved

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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HJ08 UWX is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HJ08 UWX, 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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HJ08 UWX is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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