2009 Fiat Doblo 1.4L Petrol · SL09 VXG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent MOT test in March 2026 at 107,791 miles resulted in a failure due to illegible registration plates and incorrect headlamp beam aim. While the vehicle passed immediately after these corrections, the recurrence of defective headlamp lenses and frayed seat belt webbing suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they reach the threshold of a test failure. At 17 years old, the mileage of 107,791 miles averages to approximately 6,300 miles per year, which is consistent with a light-use commercial vehicle. The data shows a significant increase in usage between April 2024 and April 2025, where the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles in a single year, followed by another 16,500 miles between April 2025 and March 2026. This recent spike in mileage explains the accelerated wear observed on components like brake discs and suspension parts in the later records. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension components, as the 2025 test flagged play in the offside front lower arm ball joint. Given the history of worn brake discs noted during that same period, the braking system should be checked for uneven thickness or signs of binding calipers. The 2024 advisory regarding under trays obscuring underside components is also a concern; a thorough physical inspection is required to check for structural corrosion on the chassis, which is common in Fiat Doblo models of this age when hidden by plastic shielding.