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MK53 MKS

2008 Fiat Doblo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,954 mi
Last recorded101,954 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 MKS
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 101,954 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 99,788 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 97,120 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 97,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,481 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,762 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 83,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,245 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 70,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 62,274 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust box corroded.

Front brake disc's worn

Under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Feb 2017 62,274 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust box corroded.

Front brake disc's worn

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,790 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 48,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,844 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 42,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,805 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,607 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,835 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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MK53 MKS is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK53 MKS, 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 MK53 MKS registered?

MK53 MKS is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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