2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,099 MOT tests in 2024. 56.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time56.3%
Failed or needed repairs43.7%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,099 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    126 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    90 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.2%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension30.0%
  2. Lights & electrics30.0%
  3. Brakes10.8%
  4. Tyres10.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  6. Body & chassis6.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%

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 2012 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 56.3% of 2012 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,099 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Fiat Doblo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).