2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

6,769 MOT tests in 2024. 72.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time72.7%
Failed or needed repairs27.3%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,769 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    150 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    161 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.1%
  2. Lights & electrics17.0%
  3. Brakes6.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  5. Tyres5.9%
  6. Body & chassis4.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2013 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 72.7% of 2013 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,769 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Fiat Doblo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).