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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Doblo. Check any Doblo by registration number below.

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70.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.7%

vs Fiat Avg

22

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Fiat Doblo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Doblo has an average MOT pass rate of 70.3%, which is 14.7 percentage points below the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Doblo on the road.

The most common reasons a Fiat Doblo fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. If you are preparing your Doblo for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Fiat Doblo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Doblo performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 1,136 vehicles

75.6%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

22.7%

Mileage at 3yr

71k mi

2020

Based on 1,772 vehicles

78.8%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

22.9%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

2019

Based on 3,938 vehicles

77.6%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

23.1%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

Mileage at 5yr

90k mi

2018

Based on 4,739 vehicles

77.4%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

21.7%

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

2017

Based on 5,933 vehicles

72.9%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

26.9%

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

2016

Based on 8,269 vehicles

71.4%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

28.5%

2015

Based on 11,617 vehicles

71.1%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

27.7%

Mileage at 10yr

155k mi

2014

Based on 14,628 vehicles

69.6%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

28.5%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2013

Based on 16,944 vehicles

77.7%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

21.0%

Mileage at 10yr

119k mi

2012

Based on 4,472 vehicles

64.3%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

33.7%

Mileage at 10yr

148k mi

2011

Based on 3,993 vehicles

64.8%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

31.2%

2010

Based on 3,822 vehicles

66.5%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

30.1%

2009

Based on 3,766 vehicles

68.0%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

28.0%

2008

Based on 4,770 vehicles

65.5%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

28.7%

2007

Based on 4,980 vehicles

61.6%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

34.7%

2006

Based on 3,599 vehicles

61.8%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

33.8%

2005

Based on 2,460 vehicles

56.6%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

37.5%

2004

Based on 1,874 vehicles

55.7%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.9%

Retest Rate

35.8%

2003

Based on 1,103 vehicles

54.4%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

11.5%

Retest Rate

35.5%

2002

Based on 3,183 vehicles

89.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

29.3%

Mileage at 10yr

173k mi

2001

Based on 2,121 vehicles

89.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.7%

Retest Rate

44.4%

Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

0

Based on 58,164 vehicles

76.0%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Doblo

The most common reasons a Fiat Doblo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

6.8%
2

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.2%
3

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

3.2%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.1%
5

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

2.9%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

8.4%

Front Nearside

7.7%

Rear Nearside

4.2%

Fiat Doblo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Doblo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Doblo?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Doblo is 70.3% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Doblo?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Doblo are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (6.8%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.2%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (3.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Doblo reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 70.3%, the Fiat Doblo is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Doblo?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Doblo?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Doblo: 70,683 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Doblo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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