2011 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 55.0% of Fiat Doblos first used in 2011 passed their MOT first time, against 61.2% for all cars first used in 2011. Across 6,014 Doblo first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were suspension, lamps and electrical equipment and tyres.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Fiat Doblos first used in 2011 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
55.0%
of 1,732 first tests; all cars first used in 2011: 61.2%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
6,014
first tests, 2023–2025; 1,732 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
20.2%
of 1,732 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
106,500
middle half: 77,500–135,000 miles; all cars first used in 2011: 98,000

How the 2011 Fiat Doblo MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Doblos first used in 2011 against all cars first used in 2011 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Doblo figure was 6.2 points lower.

2011 DobloAll cars first used in 2011
50%60%70%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2011, test year 2021: 65.8%All cars first used in 2011, test year 2022: 64.5%All cars first used in 2011, test year 2023: 63%All cars first used in 2011, test year 2024: 61.8%All cars first used in 2011, test year 2025: 61.2%2011 Doblo, test year 2021: 58.2%2011 Doblo, test year 2022: 58.1%2011 Doblo, test year 2023: 55.5%2011 Doblo, test year 2024: 57.4%2011 Doblo, test year 2025: 55%61.2%55%
View this chart as a table
Test year2011 DobloAll cars first used 2011Doblo first tests
202158.2%65.8%2,593
202258.1%64.5%2,454
202355.5%63.0%2,246
202457.4%61.8%2,036
202555.0%61.2%1,732

Common 2011 Fiat Doblo MOT failures

Share of the 2,646 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Suspension47.6%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment46.3%
Tyres21.5%
Brakes20.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks17.2%
Body, chassis, structure17.0%
Visibility15.6%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.8%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Coil spring: fractured or broken19.1%506
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%244
Position lamp: not working8.6%227
Stop lamp: not working8.2%217
Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed7.3%194

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

Typical repair costs for common MOT failures

Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Doblo in particular, and not a quote.

Failure itemTypical jobTypical UK priceUsual range
Coil spring: fractured or brokenCoil spring replacement£248£175–£400

From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.

What to check on a 2011 Fiat Doblo before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
  2. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  3. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.

Common 2011 Fiat Doblo MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2011 Doblos, as a share of all 6,014 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge21.8%1,309
Coil spring: corroded12.9%778
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive11.6%699
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened10.0%601
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing8.3%499

Questions about the 2011 Fiat Doblo MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2011 Fiat Doblo?

In 2025, 55.0% of Doblos first used in 2011 passed their MOT first time, against 61.2% for all cars first used in 2011. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2011 Doblo most often fail its MOT on?

Suspension (in 47.6% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (46.3%) and tyres (21.5%). The single most common item was “Coil spring: fractured or broken” (19.1%).

How often does a 2011 Fiat Doblo fail its MOT?

In 2025, 45.0% of first tests on Doblos first used in 2011 did not pass first time: 37.8% failed, and a further 7.2% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 2,646 of 6,014 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2011 Fiat Doblo MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 21.8% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Coil spring: corroded” (12.9%), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (11.6%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (10.0%) and “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (8.3%).

Is a 2011 Fiat Doblo reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 58.2% in 2021 to 55.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2011

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2011 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2011 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2011 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2011 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2011 Vauxhall Astra MOT statistics

How the 2011 Fiat Doblo MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2011 Doblo” means a Fiat Doblo whose date of first use falls in 2011 (60, 11 and 61 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2011, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Repair prices are typical UK prices for the job from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026 — not for this model, and not a quote. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.