Fiat Doblo reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Fiat Doblo is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 86 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 22 of 42, and 36.6% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (5.2% of tests).
Ranked 22 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 45,685 Fiat Doblos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 36.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Fiat Doblo is 16% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 27.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
36.6%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
27.8%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,900
Typical age at test: 10 years
Fiat Doblo MOT failure rate by age
Most common Fiat Doblo MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5% of tests
What the Fiat Doblo fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 16.0% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 15.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Tyres | 7.7% | 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 7.2% | ▲ 2.0× as often |
| Brakes | 7.2% | About average |
| Body and structure | 6.1% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Visibility | 6.1% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Steering | 1.4% | ▼ 39% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.0% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.4% | About average |
Fiat Doblo specs and running costs
Official figures for 29 versions sold in the UK between 2008 and 2019.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
38.2–56.5 mpg
CO2
133–174 g/km
Power
95 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doblo 1.6 Easy (95 BHP)95 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – |
| Doblo 1.6 Easy (95 BHP)95 PS · M7 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – |
| Doblo 1.6 MultiJet 105Manual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 138g | £200 |
| Doblo 1.6 MultiJet 105 High RoofManual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 49.6 mpg | 150g | £225 |
| Doblo 1.6 MultiJet 90 DualogicAutomatic · listed 2013 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| Doblo 1.6 MultiJet 90 Dualogic High RoofAutomatic · listed 2013 | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 152g | £275 |
| Doblo 2.0 MultiJetManual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 49.6 mpg | 150g | £225 |
| Doblo 2.0 MultiJet High RoofManual · listed 2013 | Diesel | 47.1 mpg | 157g | £275 |
| Doblo 1.4Manual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 39.2 mpg | 166g | £325 |
| Doblo 1.4 High RoofManual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 38.2 mpg | 171g | £325 |
| Doblo 1.6 MultiJet 105M6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 138g | £200 |
| Doblo 1.6 MultiJet 105 High RoofM6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 49.6 mpg | 150g | £225 |
| Doblo 1.6 MultiJet 90 DualogicSAT5 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| Doblo 1.6 MultiJet 90 Dualogic High RoofSAT5 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 152g | £275 |
| Doblo 2.0 MultiJetM6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 49.6 mpg | 150g | £225 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 29 versions.
What a Fiat Doblo costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 38.2mpg…
- diesel, typical official 49.6mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Fiat Doblo reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Fiat Doblo is 16% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 86 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Fiat Doblo?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 5.2% of tests. It fails on exhaust and emissions and body and structure more often than similar cars.
›How many Fiat Doblos fail their MOT?
36.6% of Fiat Doblos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 27.8% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Fiat Doblo combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.