FIAT Doblo MOT Results

Registered in 2001
47.1% pass rate
from 121 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 vans and highlighted areas where the FIAT Doblo is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 7.4% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.7% fail on Suspension arm (9 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.7% fail on Mounting (49 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.83% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.83% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.83% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.83% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.83% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.83% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 5.0% fail on Transmission
      • 5.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 5.0% fail on Joints
    • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.83% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.83% fail on System
    • 0.83% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.83% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.83% fail on Body
      • 0.83% fail on Other body component
    • 0.83% fail on Doors
      • 0.83% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.83% fail on Hinge
    • 0.83% fail on Undertray
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 9.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 9.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 7.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 7.4% fail on Rbt
          • 7.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.83% fail on Lever
    • 0.83% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.83% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
  • 9.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.8% fail on Washers
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
  • 9.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (150% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 9.1% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 3.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (10 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (14 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.83% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.7% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.83% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.83% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.9% fail on Tyres
    • 5.8% fail on Condition
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 9.1% fail on Steering
    • 7.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 7.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.7% fail on Power steering
      • 0.83% fail on Operation
      • 0.83% fail on Other components
  • 2.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
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  • Fiat Doblo (2001 - 2009)
    Utilitarian looking. Bigger than Berlingo. Available with seven seats. Best with 1.3 Multijet diesel. Handles decently.