2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

3,563 MOT tests in 2024. 77.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time77.1%
Failed or needed repairs22.9%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,563 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  6. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.2%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  10. Washers: not working1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.4%
  2. Brakes8.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  4. Suspension4.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  6. Body & chassis3.3%
  7. Tyres1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2009 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 77.1% of 2009 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,563 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Fiat Ducato?

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

Is the 2009 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).