2010 Fiat Doblo — MOT failures & pass rate
13,707 MOT tests on the 2010 Fiat Doblo are in this dataset, and 73.4% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail at 27.4%, so the 2010 Doblo sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (14.4%) and lighting & signalling (13.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, headlamp aim and position lamp — coil spring alone was recorded 844 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.9% versus 16.3%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 7.6pp more often than petrol ones (28.5% vs 20.9%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 30.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.4% | 1,976 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 1,908 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.8% | 929 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.1% | 835 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.7% | 781 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.6% | 762 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 844 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 712 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 532 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 525 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 486 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 480 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 30.6% | 4,195 |
| 2 | Tyres | 30.0% | 4,118 |
| 3 | Brakes | 19.7% | 2,694 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.4% | 2,105 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 12.9% | 1,770 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.0% | 1,376 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 719 | 16.3% |
| 30-60k | 2,230 | 21.0% |
| 60-90k | 2,742 | 25.4% |
| 90-120k | 3,411 | 28.5% |
| 120-150k | 2,597 | 30.1% |
| 150k+ | 1,875 | 29.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 10,317 | 28.5% |
| Petrol | 3,390 | 20.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,199 | 25.7% |
| 2022 | 3,076 | 26.9% |
| 2023 | 2,801 | 26.2% |
| 2024 | 2,477 | 27.0% |
| 2025 | 2,154 | 27.5% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Doblo
On a 2010 Doblo, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (14.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Fiat Doblos pass their MOT?
73.4% of the 13,707 2010 Fiat Doblo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Fiat Doblo?
Suspension, recorded in 14.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.9%).
Does the 2010 Doblo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.3% in the 0-30k band to 29.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,707 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.