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YG08 XLM

2008 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

194,851 mi
Last recorded194,851 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 XLM
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 194,851 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure mounting for radiator and intercooler (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at the front and the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at the front and the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 187,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 187,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 180,129 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 180,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 165,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 155,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 155,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 152,508 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 152,508 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 142,157 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 131,227 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack @ pinion (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 131,227 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack @ pinion (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,598 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2017 121,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 109,253 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,260 miles

front tyres worn off on inner & outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,261 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 82,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,000 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,360 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 54,360 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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,872 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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YG08 XLM is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YG08 XLM, 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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YG08 XLM is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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