2008 FIAT DOBLO1.9L Diesel

The most recent MOT on 17 November 2021 at 128,398 miles recorded a pass, but flagged slight free play in the off‑side front steering rack and tyre wear on both front wheels approaching the legal limit. Recurring steering‑rack play appears in every test from 2019 onward, indicating a stable yet unresolved wear pattern rather than a deteriorating fault. The vehicle remains road‑worthy under current MOT criteria, though the persistence of the same steering component issue suggests no improvement in that area. Across an 18‑year lifespan the odometer shows 128,398 miles, averaging roughly 7,100 miles per year – a mileage profile typical for a family hatchback of this age. The mileage rose from 115,753 miles in October 2019 to 128,398 miles by November 2021, a steady increase of about 6,300 miles per year, with no evidence of prolonged storage or abrupt spikes. Earlier records display regular annual testing, providing a consistent data trail without significant gaps. A prospective buyer should give close attention to the front steering rack and its inner joints, confirming that the slight free play observed in 2021 has not progressed to binding or excessive movement. Inspection of the front tyre tread, especially the inner edges, is essential given repeated wear warnings in 2014, 2021 and earlier tests. The off‑side track‑rod end, noted for slight play in 2018, and the near‑side track‑rod end, which failed for excessive play in 2019, merit visual and functional checks. Verify the condition of the gearbox mounting flagged as defective in 2018, and examine engine‑mount bushings that began deteriorating in 2016. Brake discs should be inspected for scoring or pitting, although no serious weakening was recorded. Finally, confirm that all external lamps – registration plate, rear fog, and direction indicators – operate correctly, as failures were recorded in 2019.