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YR08 ZFJ

2008 Fiat Doblo

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 ZFJ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 81,772 miles

ALL seats except driver have been removed - seatbelts in these positions cannot be fully inspected -

corrosion heavy in places apparent on front subframe / front and rear suspension components

exposed ends of metal brake pipes / rear metal ferrules on flexible hoses corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2025 80,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly opaque affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bushes deteriorated/perished both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components, springs, etc all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 80,723 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section in 2 places corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator + sidelight also affected (4.3.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly opaque affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber bushes deteriorated/perished both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components, springs, etc all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 79,302 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside bodywork damage

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 74,290 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

front shock absorbers corroding

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2021 68,479 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust mounting broken

front shock absorbers corroding

front tyrs worn on outer sdge

Fail 19 Nov 2021 68,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust mounting broken

front shock absorbers corroding

front tyrs worn on outer sdge

Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,206 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,778 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edge

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2018 50,214 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front wipers smeary

Fail 16 Mar 2018 46,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,613 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

corrosion on brake discs inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2017 42,613 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

corrosion on brake discs inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,952 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front due to slight corrosion (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,195 miles

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)

rear bump stops worn

rear wiper smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,996 miles

both front discs lipped and corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 26,996 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front discs lipped and corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,622 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 17,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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YR08 ZFJ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YR08 ZFJ, 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 YR08 ZFJ registered?

YR08 ZFJ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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