Fiat Doblo: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 12.0% of Fiat Doblo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3,721 | 17.6% |
| 2004 | 6,255 | 16.5% |
| 2005 | 7,908 | 14.1% |
| 2006 | 10,954 | 11.3% |
| 2007 | 14,798 | 12.2% |
| 2014 | 39,237 | 13.6% |
| 2019 | 7,937 | 6.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.