2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,593 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,593 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    85 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    64 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.3%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.0%
  2. Suspension15.6%
  3. Body & chassis13.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.7%
  6. Brakes10.4%
  7. Tyres9.7%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 2009 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2009 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,593 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Fiat Doblo?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).