FIAT Doblo MOT Results

Registered in 2007
53.7% pass rate
from 3,334 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 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the FIAT Doblo is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp (26% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (28% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (46% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type (46% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters (57% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.99% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.99% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.99% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.78% fail on Rear reflectors (75% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment (52% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.090% fail on Horn (89% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.090% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (42% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints (89% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (65% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.090% fail on Mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Leaf springs (91% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (78% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (89% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 7.1% fail on Compression ignition (67% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (71% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (11 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.54% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.090% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.090% fail on Noise suppression (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Undertray (14 times worse than other 2007 vans)
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission (47% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts (37% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Joints (37% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.030% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.090% fail on Prop shafts (89% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.090% fail on Joints
    • 0.99% fail on Fuel system (59% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (140% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Tank
      • 0.090% fail on System
      • 0.060% fail on Hose
      • 0.060% fail on Pipe
    • 0.75% fail on Doors
      • 0.57% fail on Other passenger's door (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition (100% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Catch
        • 0.030% fail on Hinge
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.060% fail on Hinge
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
        • 0.030% fail on Pillar
      • 0.060% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
    • 0.48% fail on Engine mounting (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Engine mounting condition (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Bracket
    • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure (76% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (79% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.030% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.45% fail on Spare wheel (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Carrier (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.030% fail on Body condition
    • 0.21% fail on Chassis (84% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Chassis condition (84% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.090% fail on Load security
      • 0.060% fail on Loading door
      • 0.030% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.030% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.090% fail on Seats
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.090% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Boot lid condition (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.060% fail on Towbar
      • 0.030% fail on Coupling
      • 0.030% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.060% fail on Cabs
      • 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.030% fail on Bumpers
  • 11% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (88% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (37% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (39% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
        • 0.090% fail on Lever
    • 0.75% fail on Load sensing valves (77% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal (76% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.060% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.030% fail on Valves
    • 0.030% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
    • 0.030% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.030% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.030% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (26% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear (65% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors (69% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.1% fail on Tyres (45% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (60% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Steering (37% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components (23% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear (71% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Steering box
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering (63% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.090% fail on Other components
      • 0.030% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (56% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
      • 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas (69% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Requirements
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.75% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.090% fail on Condition
  • 0.030% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.030% fail on Speedometer
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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.