Fiat Doblo active vs Fiat Panda: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Doblo active
87%
MOT pass rate · 110 vehicles
More reliable
Fiat Panda
75%
MOT pass rate · 128,935 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Doblo active is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Doblo active | Fiat Panda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 81,055 mi | 73,375 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 110 | 128,935 |
Most common faults
Fiat Doblo active
- both rear shock absorber upper bushes age cracking and have movement
- front brake disc wron thin and lipped
- hand brake travel high
- o/s/r tyre age cracking
- stone chips in windscreen
- Offside rear tyre is very perished and has cuts in it which are borderline passes.
Fiat Panda
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Doblo active is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Fiat Doblo active report Full Fiat Panda 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.