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YX08 XJU

2008 Fiat Doblo

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,704 mi
Last recorded162,704 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XJU
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 162,704 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 158,760 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 158,760 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 152,536 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 142,265 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 142,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,024 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 131,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 116,713 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 116,713 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 105,341 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 105,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,323 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,169 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,988 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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YX08 XJU is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YX08 XJU, 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 YX08 XJU registered?

YX08 XJU is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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