2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,985 MOT tests in 2024. 57.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time57.1%
Failed or needed repairs42.9%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,985 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    134 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    79 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.2%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.0%
  2. Suspension25.3%
  3. Brakes14.1%
  4. Tyres11.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.6%
  6. Body & chassis8.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%

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 2011 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 57.1% of 2011 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,985 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Fiat Doblo?

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

Is the 2011 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).