2013 Fiat Doblo 1.2L Diesel · LD63 VDT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in January 2026 at 78,178 miles, this followed a failure just five days prior at 78,094 miles. That recent failure revealed an ABS fault, a worn nearside front suspension arm bush, and a damaged anti-roll bar linkage. The presence of these faults suggests the owner only addresses mechanical issues when they threaten an MOT pass, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 78,178 miles over 13 years, the vehicle averages approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate usage. However, the data shows a significant burst of activity between January 2025 and January 2026, where the car covered nearly 6,000 miles in a single year. This recent mileage accumulation, combined with its age, has likely accelerated the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the severely deteriorated CV boot and ball joint dust covers noted in the 2025 test. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension assembly closely, as corrosion on the rear arms has been a recurring advisory across every test since 2024. While the tester currently classifies this as not seriously weakened, the persistence of surface rust indicates an ongoing environment that will eventually lead to structural failure. The ABS fault reported in the January 2026 failure should also be verified to ensure the sensor or module was properly repaired or merely cleared. Additionally, the nearside front suspension and anti-roll bar linkage should be checked for any play or further wear to ensure the repairs made after the January failure were executed correctly.