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PL08 NWC

2008 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,784 mi
Last recorded137,784 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 NWC
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 137,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 137,012 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 137,012 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 136,416 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 126,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 126,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,014 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

Pass 24 Mar 2022 106,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 99,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top mounting has slight play

Offside front window in operative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

oil light flashing on dash

Pass 17 Apr 2020 89,743 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 85,773 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 85,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hanger at chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 85,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hanger at chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear hanger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 71,703 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 71,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 59,010 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 59,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2015 51,634 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 51,634 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre stepping on the outer edge 185/65 R15 T

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,282 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,826 miles

both front discs corroding on faces.

under body very dry and startin g to corrode needs good oil spray before winter.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,512 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,001 miles

corrosion and lips to front brake discs

corrosion to exhaust silencer

o/s/r tyre tread worn uneven on theinner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2011 40,993 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion and lip to front brake discs

Corrosion to exhaust silencer

O/s/r tyre tread worn uneven on inner edge

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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PL08 NWC is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PL08 NWC, 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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PL08 NWC is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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