2008 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,750 Fiat Doblo cars first used in 2008 had an MOT in 2025, at about 17 years old, and 56.3% passed first time. That is in line with the 57.2% for all cars first used in 2008.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2008 Fiat Doblo cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2008 Fiat Doblo MOT failure items
2008 Fiat Doblo common failures
ItemValue
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.8%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.8%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2008 Fiat Doblo advisories
2008 Fiat Doblo common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge24.3%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened13.9%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive12.9%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing12.3%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases10.7%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement5.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2008 Fiat Doblo faults by area
2008 Fiat Doblo faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment18.6%
Suspension15.7%
Body, chassis, structure12.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks11.4%
Visibility10.0%
Brakes10.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2008 Fiat Doblo recorded mileage
2008 Fiat Doblo mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,73867,90095,100 miles126,900

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Fiat Doblo years

Fiat Doblo first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20211,89674.1%87.2%
20201,20869.6%86.0%
20191,68270.7%83.5%
20181,98070.9%80.9%
20172,43566.1%78.2%
20163,34863.7%74.9%
20154,55862.8%71.9%
20145,38460.3%68.6%
20136,04271.4%65.8%
20121,91957.6%63.5%
20111,73255.0%61.2%
20101,63057.8%59.3%
20091,43761.0%58.3%
20081,75056.3%57.2%
20071,88552.9%57.4%
20061,37852.6%57.0%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.