Fiat Doblo (2001)
2001 Fiat Doblo
CarHunch analysed 1,788 real MOT records for the 2001 Fiat Doblo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Fiat Doblo is a below-average performer at MOT, passing just 68% on first attempt against the UK average of 80%, and nearly a third of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects—a serious concern for any buyer. Petrol and diesel variants are nearly identical in reliability, both struggling in the 68–69% pass rate range.
At 83,000 miles median mileage, these Doblos show typical wear for their age, but the 4.45 average failures per vehicle reveal structural issues beyond routine maintenance—this isn't just ageing consumables. Before buying one, request the full MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on any previous dangerous defects recorded, as the pattern suggests inherent design or build weaknesses in this generation.
What to check before buying a 2001 Fiat Doblo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (88%) | 1,578 | 67.9% | 4.44 |
| Petrol (12%) | 210 | 69.1% | 4.56 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Fiat Doblo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Fiat Doblo vehicles fall between 65,918 and 104,034 miles.
2001 Fiat Doblo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Fiat Doblo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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77.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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76%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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65.8%
Oil leak
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48%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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46.3%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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45.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.3%
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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42.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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