Fiat 500 vs Fiat Doblo multijet active: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500
77%
MOT pass rate · 333,596 vehicles
Fiat Doblo multijet active
74%
MOT pass rate · 25 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Doblo multijet active (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Doblo multijet active |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 121,203 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 25 |
Most common faults
Fiat 500
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fiat Doblo multijet active
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nail in offside rear tyre
- n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edges
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Doblo multijet active (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Doblo multijet active report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.