2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,942 MOT tests in 2024. 71.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time71.5%
Failed or needed repairs28.5%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,942 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.4%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    62 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    46 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  9. Macpherson strut: top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play0.9%
  10. Side repeaters: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.7%
  2. Lights & electrics9.8%
  3. Tyres7.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  5. Brakes4.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%

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 2018 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 71.5% of 2018 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,942 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).