Fiat Doblo: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 5.5% of Fiat Doblo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3,721 | 14.6% |
| 2004 | 6,255 | 12.3% |
| 2005 | 7,908 | 11.1% |
| 2006 | 10,954 | 8.1% |
| 2007 | 14,798 | 7.5% |
| 2014 | 39,237 | 4.5% |
| 2019 | 7,937 | 4.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.