FIAT Doblo MOT Results

Registered in 2008
59.2% pass rate
from 2,896 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2008 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the FIAT Doblo is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp (35% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (57% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (57% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.93% fail on Individual direction indicators (52% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.79% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.79% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.035% fail on Switch
    • 0.35% fail on Electrical equipment (72% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.069% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.069% fail on Horn (91% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.9% fail on Compression ignition (47% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (40% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (72% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.97% fail on Emissions not tested (66% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Particulate filter (8 times worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.035% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.035% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.069% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks (60% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers (38% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
  • 9.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission (61% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (56% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts (85% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 0.93% fail on Doors
      • 0.76% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.73% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Catch
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
        • 0.035% fail on Catch
      • 0.069% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.21% fail on Tank
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
    • 0.59% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Bracket
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure (87% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (86% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.10% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.10% fail on Carrier
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Body (77% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component
      • 0.035% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Load security
      • 0.10% fail on Loading door
      • 0.035% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.035% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.10% fail on Chassis (90% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Chassis condition (90% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.069% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.035% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.035% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.035% fail on Towbar
      • 0.035% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
  • 8.5% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint (41% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.5% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes (72% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring (84% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Leaf springs (87% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
        • 0.035% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.035% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.035% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 0.90% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (68% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings (78% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component (62% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (39% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.069% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
        • 0.035% fail on Lever
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.17% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.069% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.035% fail on Brake fluid
  • 2.5% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components (52% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end (52% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
        • 0.035% fail on Steering component
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear (84% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (83% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering (76% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.035% fail on Steering play
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas (79% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Requirements
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2008 vans)
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.035% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.035% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.035% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.035% fail on Doors
      • 0.035% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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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.