2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,853 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,853 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    79 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    78 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.5%
  2. Suspension25.5%
  3. Brakes13.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.8%
  5. Tyres9.3%
  6. Body & chassis9.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2010 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,853 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Fiat Doblo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).