2020 Fiat Doblo 1.2L Diesel · CV70 XAD

The Fiat Doblo presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 6 October 2025 at 163,981 miles. The DVSA record shows no defects logged across the last three successful examinations, indicating the vehicle has met statutory standards without outstanding advisories in that period. The two-day failure and retest in November 2023 at 148,055 and 148,064 miles is anomalous; the failure carried no recorded defects, which typically points to a procedural or administrative issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the car passed on retest without correction needed. At roughly six years old the van has covered 163,981 miles, an average of about 27,330 miles per year, which is high for a 2020 light commercial. The mileage stepped from 148,064 in the November 2023 test to 161,831 by 12 August 2024, a 13,767-mile year, then only 2,150 miles to October 2025, suggesting a period of reduced use in the final year. The sparse history of four entries across the life gives limited visibility, but the absence of advisories on each pass means no wear items such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes were flagged by testers at those points. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the high annual mileage and likely urban or delivery cycle use. The clean record does not exempt the drivetrain from wear at this distance; check for gearbox noise and clutch slip. Structural integrity beneath the sills and chassis should be examined for corrosion, as the MOT entries recorded no underbody checks requiring action but do not confirm freedom from early rust. Given the 2023 double-entry with no defects, verify the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm the failure was administrative. The low mileages in the last twelve months before sale may mean standing moisture exposure; inspect brake discs for lip and surface pitting before purchase.