Fiat Doblo Cargo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 11 model years from 4,699 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests

4,699

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (90%)

Years Covered

About the Fiat Doblo Cargo

The Fiat Doblo Cargo was MOT tested 4,699 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 11 model years (2003 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 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 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 216 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 61%. With a 29 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 Doblo Cargos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 131,040 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 65,648 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 Cargo is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Fiat models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1248cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£170

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,644

Per month£137/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 2013 details

How reliable is the Fiat Doblo Cargo?

vs average of all models-13% (82% avg)

vs Fiat brand average-14% (83% avg)

Best to worst year spread29 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Fiat Doblo Cargo by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2013	90%	216	65,648 mi
2012	73%	745	115,544 mi
2011	69%	861	124,553 mi
2010	73%	751	125,336 mi
2009	67%	195	130,688 mi
2008	68%	340	119,084 mi
2007	66%	653	124,963 mi
2006	69%	441	128,557 mi
2005	61%	267	121,930 mi
2004	68%	133	119,142 mi
2003	58%	97	131,040 mi

Questions about the Fiat Doblo Cargo

Is the Fiat Doblo Cargo reliable?

Across its 11 model years in our data (2003 to 2013), the Fiat Doblo Cargo averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 4,699 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 90%.

Which year Fiat Doblo Cargo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Fiat Doblo Cargo has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 61%, a 29 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.