FIAT Doblo MOT Results

Registered in 2003
47.1% pass rate
from 951 tests in 2021
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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the FIAT Doblo is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 11% fail on Headlamps (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 10% fail on Headlamp (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (66% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.74% fail on All direction indicators (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (49% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.95% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn (77% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 23% fail on Suspension
    • 9.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (33% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.42% fail on Mounting (9 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.42% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.21% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.11% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.11% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (43% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (53% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.11% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.84% fail on Cable
        • 0.42% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (37% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.95% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.74% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (41% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.8% fail on Joints
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.5% fail on Doors
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Catch (14 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.11% fail on Catch
    • 0.53% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.53% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on System
    • 0.32% fail on Load security
      • 0.21% fail on Tailgate (10 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Tailgate condition (16 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Loading door
    • 0.21% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.11% fail on Carrier
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Towbar
      • 0.11% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 6.5% fail on Wipers
    • 5.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 7.2% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.84% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.84% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.84% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (48% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.63% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Steering (60% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components (61% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.74% fail on Power steering
      • 0.42% fail on Operation
      • 0.42% fail on Other components
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear (86% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (46% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Condition
      • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas (69% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2003 vans)
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
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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.