2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,692 MOT tests in 2024. 71.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time71.0%
Failed or needed repairs29.0%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,692 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    41 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    33 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: not working1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Reversing lamps: inoperative1.0%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  10. Pedal: anti-slip provision missing0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.5%
  2. Suspension9.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks7.4%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Brakes5.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.2%

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 2019 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 71.0% of 2019 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,692 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Fiat Doblo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 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).