2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

3,204 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,204 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  6. Outline marker lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.2%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.2%
  2. Brakes22.9%
  3. Suspension12.2%
  4. Body & chassis11.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Tyres2.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.0%
  5. Pipes and hoses: excessively corroded6.4%

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 2003 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2003 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,204 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 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; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).