FIAT Doblo MOT Results

Registered in 2002
45.9% pass rate
from 462 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2002 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 2002 vans and highlighted areas where the FIAT Doblo is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (46% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.5% fail on Springs
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.43% fail on Mounting (16 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.43% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.22% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.22% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.43% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.87% fail on Macpherson strut (13 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.87% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.7% fail on Headlamps (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 8.7% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Direction indicators (84% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 7.1% fail on Flashing type (84% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 6.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.87% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.87% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.43% fail on Horn
    • 0.43% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 15% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 8.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 5.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 8.0% fail on Service brake performance (61% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 8.0% fail on Rbt (66% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 6.5% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.22% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.43% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Cable
        • 0.22% fail on Linkage
        • 0.22% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.5% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.65% fail on Pedal
      • 0.65% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (78% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.43% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.22% fail on Valves
    • 0.43% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.43% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.22% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.22% fail on Valves
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission
      • 3.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.0% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.87% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.87% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
    • 0.87% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.87% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Hose
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.65% fail on Spare wheel (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Carrier (10 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.43% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Body condition
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
    • 0.43% fail on Cabs
      • 0.43% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Towbar
      • 0.22% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.22% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 14% fail on Visibility
    • 8.9% fail on Washers (93% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on View to rear
      • 1.1% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (98% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 6.9% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 3.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.87% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.43% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (180% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.87% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.87% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.43% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (60% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (99% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.65% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.22% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.87% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.43% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.22% fail on Rams
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • Fiat Doblo (2001 - 2009)
    Utilitarian looking. Bigger than Berlingo. Available with seven seats. Best with 1.3 Multijet diesel. Handles decently.