2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

2,193 MOT tests in 2024. 63.2% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time63.2%
Failed or needed repairs36.8%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,193 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.0%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  3. Horn: not working3.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.5%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.2%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.0%
  2. Brakes21.2%
  3. Suspension15.0%
  4. Body & chassis11.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags2.3%
  7. Tyres2.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play12.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Pipes and hoses: excessively corroded7.4%

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 2002 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 63.2% of 2002 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,193 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Fiat Ducato?

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

Is the 2002 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).