2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,339 MOT tests in 2024. 64.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time64.4%
Failed or needed repairs35.6%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,339 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    136 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    139 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.3%
  2. Lights & electrics15.4%
  3. Tyres10.6%
  4. Brakes8.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Body & chassis4.1%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.1%

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 2016 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 64.4% of 2016 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,339 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Fiat Doblo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).