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MK08 DSE

2008 Fiat Doblo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,299 mi
Last recorded103,299 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 DSE
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 103,299 miles

Central Front Lower radiator mounting frame corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2025 103,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Lower radiator mounting frame corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 100,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 94,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 86,536 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,977 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,990 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,891 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 67,891 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,845 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,713 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread but no cords or ply visible at time of test

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,883 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,270 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 59,732 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 59,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre as small cuts in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,222 miles

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

damage to bodywork,front number plate and nearside rear light lense

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,484 miles

damage to front number plate

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 22 Mar 2011 37,484 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

damage to front number plate

front brake discs and pads worn

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 DSE is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

MK08 DSE is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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