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LA08 VCJ

2008 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,839 mi
Last recorded156,839 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 156,839 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

front tyres different sizes but within acceptable limits

Pass 4 Nov 2014 146,480 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 146,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 128,003 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 11 Jul 2012 100,170 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

engine management light on

offside rear light cracked but is not showing any white light

Fail 11 Jul 2012 100,170 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine management light on

offside rear light cracked but is not showing any white light

Pass 15 Jul 2011 772,622 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 77,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VCJ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

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

Is LA08 VCJ safe to buy?

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