2009 Fiat Doblo 1.4L Petrol · RX09 KAK

The 2026‑07‑10 MOT passed with only a minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a)), confirming current roadworthiness after the serious faults recorded on 2026‑07‑01, when the off‑side front ball joint was excessively worn, the off‑side front shock absorber leaked fluid, and the exhaust also showed a leak. This progression demonstrates an improving maintenance trend, moving from a failure with multiple critical defects to a pass with a single advisory issue. The odometer reading of 127,600 miles at 17 years of age averages about 7,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2009 model. Mileage increments are steady, with no evidence of long standing periods; the only irregularity is the duplicate 75,525‑mile entries on 2020‑11‑26, but the overall progression from 33,511 miles in 2015 to 127,600 miles in 2026 reflects consistent annual accumulation without abrupt jumps. A buyer should inspect the suspension bushes and shock absorbers for wear and fluid leakage, given the repeated wear notes on the off‑side and nearside upper shock absorbers since 2020. Brake pad thickness must be verified, as thin pads were recorded in 2021 and the recent test flagged binding rear brakes. The exhaust system should be examined for corrosion and leaks, particularly the tail‑pipe clamp noted in 2018 and the persistent 6.1.2 (a) leak observed since 2020. Tyre condition and brake disc wear should also be assessed, given the near‑legal wear observed in 2023 and the binding caliper indication in the latest test.