1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

1,419 MOT tests in 2024. 60.2% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time60.2%
Failed or needed repairs39.8%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,419 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.1%
  2. Horn: not working5.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.8%
  6. Washers: not working3.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working2.8%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics38.2%
  2. Brakes23.0%
  3. Suspension18.0%
  4. Body & chassis14.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.3%
  6. Tyres3.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play25.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 60.2% of 1999 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,419 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; horn: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).