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ST08 VGJ

2008 Fiat Doblo Cargo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,309 mi
Last recorded133,309 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo Cargo82,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 VGJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo Cargo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 133,309 miles

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

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

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

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 2 Aug 2023 129,875 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 129,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust burst at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Burst at front not conected (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 125,465 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 121,311 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 116,071 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 112,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 107,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 92,428 miles

Rear door not opening

Fail 12 Jul 2016 92,428 miles

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

Rear door not opening

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 77,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2014 66,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

exhaust tailbox heashields insecure

n/s/f wiper blade torn at the edges

o/s/f wiper blade slightly poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,356 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,896 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,580 miles

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER TOP BUSH SPLITTING

Fail 18 Jul 2011 31,579 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY PITTED

FRONT BRAKES SHOWING JUDDER

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER TOP BUSH SPLITTING

O/S/F TYRE ON 1.6MM[INNER EDGE]

How Reliable is the Fiat Doblo Cargo?

Based on 128,943 MOT tests across 9,608 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,317
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
9,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,701
Registration plate lamp not working 3,838
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,028
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,942
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ST08 VGJ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo Cargo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Doblo Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,653 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Doblo Cargo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,701 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST08 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Doblo Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Doblo Cargo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST08 VGJ registered?

ST08 VGJ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo Cargo, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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