2018 Fiat Doblo 1.2L Diesel · PF67 AEJ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 6 May 2025 at 64,918 miles, but the tester noted an offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)). This recent pass follows two clean tests in 2022‑2023 after a series of failures in early 2022, indicating an improving trend once the identified defects were addressed. The tyre advisory, however, shows that wear remains a persistent issue. Mileage accumulation shows a typical average of about 8,100 miles per year since 2018, fitting the expected usage for an eight‑year‑old vehicle. The jump from 54,342 miles in May 2023 to 64,918 miles in May 2025 added roughly 10,600 miles over a two‑year interval, a higher annual gain than the long‑term average. The gap between the 2023 and 2025 tests is two years, longer than the standard annual MOT cycle, meaning a period without official inspection. A buyer should inspect the suspension components highlighted in the record: both front suspension arm ball joints were excessively worn in May 2025, and rear suspension arm pins/bushes showed wear in 2022. Check for excessive play or corrosion in these joints and bushes. Brake system concerns include a missing anti‑slip provision, a corroded parking brake mechanism, and a previous parking brake functionality failure; a hands‑on brake test is essential to confirm proper operation. The exhaust emissions exceedance and engine MIL malfunction recorded in May 2025 require verification of the exhaust system and any stored engine codes. The headlamp aim was previously incorrect and should be inspected for proper beam projection. Finally, tyre condition remains a priority, with multiple entries of wear close to the limit and one instance of rear‑nearside tread below 1.6 mm.