2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

438 MOT tests in 2024. 47.3% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time47.3%
Failed or needed repairs52.7%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 438 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.7%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.7%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  6. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour4.1%
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.1%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.1%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics48.9%
  2. Brakes38.4%
  3. Suspension36.5%
  4. Body & chassis19.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.4%
  6. Tyres11.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  8. Steering5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 47.3% of 2003 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 438 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Fiat Doblo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).