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TAZ 8869

2008 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,231 mi
Last recorded148,231 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 8869
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 148,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT & REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front RAD SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 140,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 132,755 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 132,747 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2019 132,745 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2019 132,745 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Handbrake leaver snapped in vehicle

Rear brakes binding

Pass 28 Mar 2017 130,619 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,593 miles

Centre Brake light disconnected

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Serious oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 118,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Brake light disconnected

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Serious oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,664 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,126 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 65,126 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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TAZ 8869 is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TAZ 8869, 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 TAZ 8869 registered?

TAZ 8869 is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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