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2001 Fiat Doblo: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Fiat Doblo first registered in 2001: we looked at the 137 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 137 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

137MOTs of 2001 cars, done in 2023–2025
50%pass first time (all 2001 cars: 60%)
4,600typical miles a year
45%had suspension flagged

Common 2001 Fiat Doblo MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2001 Fiat Doblo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    45% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Lights and electrics
    39% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    31% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    27% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    24% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    21% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2001 Fiat Doblo

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Fiat Doblo compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2022718Tyres 26%
20213,871Tyres 27%
20203,577Tyres 26%
20195,140Tyres 26%
20185,997Tyres 27%
20177,477Tyres 30%
201610,266Tyres 33%
201514,440Tyres 33%
201417,564Suspension 36%
201320,466Suspension 29%
20126,428Suspension 44%
20115,990Suspension 45%
20105,656Suspension 43%
20094,786Tyres 36%
20086,175Suspension 38%
20076,810Suspension 45%
20064,966Suspension 44%
20053,261Lights and electrics 50%
20042,414Suspension 51%
20031,349Suspension 52%
2002608Suspension 51%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Fiat Doblo cars first registered in 2001. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score