2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

5,160 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,160 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.1%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  9. Outline marker lamp: not working1.4%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.7%
  2. Brakes14.1%
  3. Suspension7.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  5. Body & chassis5.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Tyres2.3%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.7%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.0%

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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2007 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 71.3% of 2007 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,160 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).