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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Fiat Ducato. Check any Ducato by registration number below.

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73.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.2%

vs Fiat Avg

39

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Fiat Ducato — MOT Reliability Overview

The Fiat Ducato has an average MOT pass rate of 73.8%, which is 11.2 percentage points below the Fiat brand average of 85.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Ducato on the road.

The most common reasons a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Ducato for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Fiat Ducato, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Fiat Ducato performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 141 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 3yr

16k mi

2021

Based on 1,655 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

3.5%

Mileage at 3yr

21k mi

2020

Based on 3,528 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

6.3%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

Mileage at 5yr

167k mi

2019

Based on 5,150 vehicles

91.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

9.0%

Mileage at 3yr

80k mi

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

2018

Based on 4,809 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

2017

Based on 5,325 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

10.9%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

2016

Based on 7,385 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

11.8%

2015

Based on 7,456 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

11.8%

Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

2014

Based on 6,279 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

11.3%

Mileage at 10yr

73k mi

2013

Based on 6,149 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

13.9%

Mileage at 10yr

74k mi

2012

Based on 6,904 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

13.1%

Mileage at 10yr

90k mi

2011

Based on 8,506 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

14.2%

2010

Based on 8,930 vehicles

84.5%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

15.1%

2009

Based on 9,303 vehicles

82.9%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

17.2%

2008

Based on 13,214 vehicles

81.1%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

17.9%

2007

Based on 13,528 vehicles

78.7%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

19.3%

2006

Based on 11,240 vehicles

74.8%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

22.7%

2005

Based on 11,443 vehicles

73.0%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

23.0%

2004

Based on 9,804 vehicles

69.8%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

25.2%

2003

Based on 8,013 vehicles

70.3%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

25.2%

2002

Based on 5,458 vehicles

68.8%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2001

Based on 4,597 vehicles

67.0%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

26.8%

2000

Based on 3,910 vehicles

66.5%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

26.5%

1999

Based on 4,904 vehicles

66.5%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

24.7%

1998

Based on 4,151 vehicles

64.7%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

26.2%

1997

Based on 3,176 vehicles

64.8%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

25.2%

1996

Based on 2,404 vehicles

61.4%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

30.9%

1995

Based on 1,408 vehicles

60.3%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

34.1%

1994

Based on 1,164 vehicles

60.4%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

27.6%

1993

Based on 1,146 vehicles

56.0%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

31.1%

1992

Based on 1,329 vehicles

59.2%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

31.0%

1991

Based on 1,167 vehicles

61.5%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

29.0%

1990

Based on 1,267 vehicles

63.3%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

22.8%

1989

Based on 917 vehicles

53.5%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

27.8%

1988

Based on 953 vehicles

54.7%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

31.3%

1987

Based on 447 vehicles

65.3%Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

20.8%

1986

Based on 266 vehicles

59.8%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

31.5%

1985

Based on 83 vehicles

54.2%Below Average
Fiat average: 85.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

21.3%

0

Based on 111,566 vehicles

79.4%Good
Fiat average: 85.0%
Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

Top MOT Failures — Fiat Ducato

The most common reasons a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

5.5%
2

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.3%
3

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

5.2%
4

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.7%
5

A wheel bearing with excessive play

4.7%

Fiat Ducato — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Fiat Ducato MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Fiat Ducato?
The average MOT pass rate for the Fiat Ducato is 73.8% compared to the Fiat average of 85.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Ducato?
The most common MOT failures on the Fiat Ducato are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (5.5%), A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.3%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (5.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Fiat Ducato reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.8%, the Fiat Ducato is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Fiat Ducato?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Fiat Ducato?
Typical mileage for the Fiat Ducato: 16,128 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ducato to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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