2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

3,385 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,385 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  4. Outline marker lamp: not working1.4%
  5. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.3%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  10. Washers: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.7%
  2. Brakes8.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  4. Suspension4.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  6. Body & chassis2.6%
  7. Tyres1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

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 structure6.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%

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 2010 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2010 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,385 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 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).