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LA08 FVG

2008 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,290 mi
Last recorded158,290 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 FVG
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 158,290 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Rear braking force efficiency low

Fail 12 Nov 2025 158,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit and bald to inner and outer areas of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Rear braking force efficiency low

Pass 14 Nov 2024 153,157 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Spring mounting bracket worn (1.1.17 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Rear brake efficiency low

Fail 14 Nov 2024 153,157 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And bald to outer area of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And bald to outer area of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And bald to outer area of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Spring mounting bracket worn (1.1.17 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chuffing noise from top of engine and a strong smell of fumes

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Rear brake efficiency low

Pass 14 Nov 2023 147,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,542 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chuffing noise from engine, possibly fuel injector seal leaking

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated/corroded

Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure and held up by wire

Fail 9 Nov 2022 135,542 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chuffing noise from engine, possibly fuel injector seal leaking

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated/corroded

Spare wheel carrier slightly insecure and held up by wire

Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 125,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,363 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 87,380 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 87,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 65,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,509 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking/perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,073 miles

o/s/r tyre low on edges and perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,678 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and perished

Fail 19 Jun 2015 55,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and perished

Pass 2 May 2014 53,045 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 53,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2013 45,045 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 45,045 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 36,222 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 36,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2011 26,784 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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LA08 FVG is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LA08 FVG, 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 LA08 FVG registered?

LA08 FVG is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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