2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,880 MOT tests in 2024. 70.6% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time70.6%
Failed or needed repairs29.4%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,880 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Pedal: anti-slip provision missing4.1%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    50 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    60 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    29 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.6%
  2. Brakes11.3%
  3. Suspension7.9%
  4. Tyres7.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.3%

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: pedal: anti-slip provision missing. 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 2021 Fiat Doblo?

In 2024, 70.6% of 2021 Fiat Doblo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,880 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Fiat Doblo?

The most common failure reasons were pedal: anti-slip provision missing; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Fiat Doblo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).