2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,154 MOT tests in 2024. 74.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time74.9%
Failed or needed repairs25.1%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,154 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    30 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    29 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    18 marked dangerous
  6. Pedal: anti-slip provision missing1.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.9%
  2. Suspension6.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  4. Tyres6.2%
  5. Brakes4.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.6%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2020 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 74.9% of 2020 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,154 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Fiat Doblo?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).