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VLZ 1865

2008 Fiat Doblo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,293 mi
Last recorded62,293 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 1865
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 62,293 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 62,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 61,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside 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))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 58,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 57,296 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 54,866 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,333 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 57,105 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 47,719 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 47,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,066 miles

engine under tray insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,590 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,208 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

both rear tyres cracked on the tread

Fail 23 Jul 2014 24,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracked on the tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,541 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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VLZ 1865 is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VLZ 1865, 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 VLZ 1865 registered?

VLZ 1865 is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is VLZ 1865 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 1865 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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