Fiat Doblo: what fails at MOT
56,000 MOT tests on the Fiat Doblo in 2024, counted. 35.6% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
35.6% of Fiat Doblo tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 28.2%, so the Doblo does worse than most cars its age.
It fails most often on suspension (11.4% of tests), lights and electrics (10.6% of tests) and tyres (5.5% of tests). It fails on suspension, lights and electrics and exhaust and emissions more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,157 | 28.1% | 10.9% | 42,400 29,100 to 56,900 |
| 2020 | 1,485 | 26.4% | 11.5% | 41,600 23,100 to 64,200 |
| 2019 | 2,261 | 28.7% | 13.4% | 52,100 30,200 to 73,200 |
| 2018 | 2,466 | 27.9% | 15.6% | 57,700 34,600 to 83,600 |
| 2017 | 3,110 | 32.9% | 18.2% | 67,400 44,300 to 95,200 |
| 2016 | 4,430 | 35.1% | 21.3% | 80,600 58,700 to 103,300 |
| 2015 | 5,967 | 35.5% | 24.4% | 87,800 62,500 to 110,300 |
| 2014 | 7,774 | 36.9% | 27.7% | 85,100 63,500 to 107,300 |
| 2013 | 8,890 | 26.5% | 30.6% | 69,800 50,400 to 97,700 |
| 2012 | 2,229 | 44.8% | 33.4% | 97,300 68,400 to 124,700 |
| 2011 | 1,993 | 42.4% | 36.1% | 104,800 76,300 to 133,900 |
| 2010 | 1,937 | 40.1% | 38.6% | 94,300 59,500 to 127,900 |
| 2009 | 2,044 | 38.2% | 39.8% | 76,300 54,800 to 109,200 |
| 2008 | 2,506 | 42.3% | 41.5% | 92,700 65,700 to 125,300 |
| 2007 | 2,602 | 46.5% | 41.5% | 103,800 78,400 to 132,300 |
| 2006 | 1,902 | 45.8% | 42.4% | 107,200 81,200 to 136,300 |
| 2005 | 1,211 | 51.2% | 42.2% | 112,600 85,900 to 142,700 |
| 2004 | 939 | 51.2% | 42.3% | 110,800 83,100 to 138,200 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Fiat Doblo tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Doblo | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension More than most | 11.4% | 6.4% |
| Lights and electrics More than most | 10.6% | 7.8% |
| Tyres | 5.5% | 4.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions More than most | 5.2% | 2.2% |
| Brakes | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen More than most | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Body and structure More than most | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Steering | 0.9% | 1.4% |
The parts that fail most
- Coil spring3.8%
- Tyre3.7%
- Headlamp aim3.3%
- Headlamp2.5%
- Engine warning light2.5%
- Washers2.2%
- Tyre tread2.1%
- Suspension pins and bushes2.1%
- Brake light2.0%
- Exhaust system1.9%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
- Engine warning light: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
- Brake light: not working1.6%
- Side light: not working1.5%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge14.4%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened5.9%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive5.8%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing5.6%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement4.7%
- Coil spring: corroded4.2%
- Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases2.8%
- Brake pads: wearing thin2.2%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Has it ever failed on emissions or an exhaust leak, and what was done about it?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
Check a Fiat Doblo's own MOT record
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.