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VLZ 2973

2008 Fiat Doblo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,890 mi
Last recorded69,890 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 2973
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,846 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 58,616 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases modified exhaust fitted with no back box and starting to blow at welds (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see, advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,270 miles

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,361 miles

exhaust system corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,314 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,847 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 37,415 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.5mm

front brake discs slightly worn

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 2973 is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 2973, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLZ 2973 registered?

VLZ 2973 is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is VLZ 2973 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 2973 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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