Fiat Doblo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 21 model years from 75,914 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

75,914

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (81%)

Years Covered

About the Fiat Doblo

The Fiat Doblo was MOT tested 75,914 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 21 model years (2001 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 81% from 3,256 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Fiat Doblos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 109,687 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 44,472 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Fiat brand average of 83%, the Doblo is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1368cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,153

Per month£179/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Fiat Doblo?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)

vs Fiat brand average-9% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread16 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Fiat Doblo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	79%	1,386	44,472 mi
2020	81%	1,263	38,000 mi
2019	80%	2,825	57,691 mi
2018	81%	3,256	62,268 mi
2017	78%	4,278	72,295 mi
2016	77%	6,137	83,145 mi
2015	77%	8,430	88,576 mi
2014	75%	10,761	88,317 mi
2013	80%	11,635	79,791 mi
2012	73%	3,371	99,075 mi
2011	73%	2,918	106,924 mi
2010	73%	2,761	100,683 mi
2009	74%	2,761	86,543 mi
2008	73%	3,405	99,780 mi
2007	70%	3,684	106,389 mi
2006	71%	2,646	111,593 mi
2005	68%	1,777	117,189 mi
2004	65%	1,358	115,483 mi
2003	66%	787	122,652 mi
2002	65%	371	126,417 mi
2001	65%	104	109,687 mi

Questions about the Fiat Doblo

Is the Fiat Doblo reliable?

Across its 21 model years in our data (2001 to 2021), the Fiat Doblo averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 75,914 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 81%.

Which year Fiat Doblo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Fiat Doblo has the highest MOT pass rate at 81%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 65%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.