2012 Fiat Doblo · 7,695 MOT tests
2012 Fiat Doblo reliability
2012 Fiat Doblos fail 43.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 Doblo years (7,695 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Doblos: 36.1%)
- 43.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Doblos: 36.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 95,379
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,695
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.9% of tests fail here (98% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Fiat Doblo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension22.5%
- Lights and electrics18.9%
- Tyres8.7%
- Brakes7.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
- Body, chassis and structure5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.94%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 3.31%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.21%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.9%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.59%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.32%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.68%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.2%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.02%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.06%)
Other years
Every Fiat Doblo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Fiat Doblo reliable?
2012 Fiat Doblos fail 43.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 Doblo years (7,695 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Fiat Doblo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.69% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Fiat Doblo have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Fiat Doblo shows 95,379 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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