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MK08 DLJ

2008 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,128 mi
Last recorded142,128 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 DLJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 142,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,709 miles

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

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 130,939 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear leaf springs corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 12 Apr 2024 130,939 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear leaf springs corroded but not seriously weakened

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 124,622 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 116,326 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 116,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 109,102 miles

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2020 105,080 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wipers slight smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,145 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 98,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,765 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,723 miles

engine light on

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 48,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,451 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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,093 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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MK08 DLJ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MK08 DLJ, 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 MK08 DLJ registered?

MK08 DLJ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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