2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

1,844 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,844 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.4%
  2. Horn: not working4.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.2%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.0%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.1%
  2. Brakes24.7%
  3. Body & chassis15.0%
  4. Suspension14.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  6. Tyres2.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play22.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2001 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2001 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,844 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Fiat Ducato?

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

Is the 2001 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).