2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

4,644 MOT tests in 2024. 64.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time64.7%
Failed or needed repairs35.3%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,644 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    235 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    180 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.7%
  2. Lights & electrics18.4%
  3. Tyres9.7%
  4. Brakes8.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Body & chassis4.7%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%

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 2015 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 64.7% of 2015 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,644 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Fiat Doblo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).