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SA08 VXV

2008 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

149,023 mi
Last recorded149,023 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VXV
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 149,023 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 149,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 144,861 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 137,032 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2024 137,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2022 132,122 miles

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

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

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

n/s outer door handle poor condtion

Fail 4 Nov 2022 132,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s outer door handle poor condtion

Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 126,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 120,500 miles

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 113,090 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 113,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,295 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))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 100,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,267 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass missing (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 89,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass missing (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,135 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,482 miles

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

front reg plate damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,482 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front reg plate damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,954 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,940 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SA08 VXV is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SA08 VXV, 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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SA08 VXV is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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