2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,444 MOT tests in 2024. 65.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time65.9%
Failed or needed repairs34.1%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,444 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    94 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    89 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.3%
  2. Lights & electrics12.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  4. Tyres8.6%
  5. Brakes6.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened4.3%

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 2017 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 65.9% of 2017 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,444 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Fiat Doblo?

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

Is the 2017 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).