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YY08 UCZ

2008 Fiat Doblo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

177,921 mi
Last recorded177,921 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Fiat Doblo68,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UCZ
MakeFiat
ModelDoblo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 177,921 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 177,921 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 177,379 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively **borderline failure** (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner c.v boot insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

engine and gearbox damp

front brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded

rear wiper defective

steering rack damp at steering pipe union

vehicle judders severely at clutch biting point engine/gearbox stabilizer in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2020 177,378 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective does not lock closed (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively **borderline failure** (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Offside Front Inner c.v boot insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

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

coolant leak at expansion tank

engine and gearbox damp

front brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded

rear wiper defective

steering rack damp at steering pipe union

vehicle judders severely at clutch biting point engine/gearbox stabilizer in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2019 174,449 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside components corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 174,435 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions aborted high readings and excessive smoke. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front wiper linkage worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade badly torn.

coolant level below min.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 167,132 miles

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

wiper linkage worn.exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 10 Aug 2018 167,130 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

wiper linkage worn.exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 156,228 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 156,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 144,802 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 125,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 125,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,389 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 100,388 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 75,596 miles

nearside front suspension strut to mounting rubber partially split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2013 75,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heatshield at rear insecure

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front suspension strut to mounting rubber partially split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,870 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,585 miles

n/s front tyre slightly scrubbed on outer wall

o/s of rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 20 Sep 2010 3,708 miles

n/s front tyre scrubbed on outer wall

wiper motor very noisy

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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YY08 UCZ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YY08 UCZ, 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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YY08 UCZ is a 2008 Fiat Doblo, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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