2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

4,955 MOT tests in 2024. 75.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time75.2%
Failed or needed repairs24.8%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,955 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working1.2%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.1%
  10. Washers: not working1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.9%
  2. Brakes10.4%
  3. Suspension5.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  5. Body & chassis4.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Tyres2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2008 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 75.2% of 2008 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,955 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).