2015 Fiat Doblo 1.2L Diesel · DX15 VJD

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a pass on 1 August 2025 at 36,051 miles. The maintenance trend shows a recent decline in mechanical condition, moving from several years of clean passes to a failure in July 2025. While the most recent test resolved the immediate failure regarding a fractured offside front coil spring, the vehicle continues to carry advisories for brake component wear and corrosion. The mileage profile indicates very light usage for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,277 miles per year. The record shows steady, incremental increases between 2022 and 2025, with the jump from 31,116 miles in August 2023 to 34,381 miles in August 2024, and finally to 36,051 miles in August 2025. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy commercial or long-distance motorway use, though long periods of inactivity can sometimes contribute to the corrosion noted in the braking system. A prospective buyer must closely inspect the rear braking system. The tester flagged both the nearside and offside rear brake pipes as corroded and covered in grease or other material during the July 2025 failure and the subsequent August 2025 pass. This suggests an attempt to mask corrosion or a need for thorough cleaning to assess the true extent of the degradation. The presence of grease on brake lines is not standard and warrants a physical check to ensure the pipes are not structurally compromised by rust. The front braking system also requires attention. The August 2025 test noted that the front brake discs are worn. While the tester deemed this not excessive, the combination of worn discs and corroded rear brake lines indicates that the braking components are entering a phase of wear that will require replacement in the near future. Given the recent fracture of the offside front coil spring, a thorough inspection of the entire suspension assembly for perished bushes or further spring fatigue is advisable.