2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

3,198 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,198 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Outline marker lamp: not working1.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  5. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.3%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.0%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%
  10. Position lamp: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.4%
  2. Brakes7.8%
  3. Suspension5.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  6. Body & chassis2.7%
  7. Tyres1.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

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 structure6.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.3%

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: outline marker lamp: not working. 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 2011 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2011 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,198 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were outline marker lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).