2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

2,564 MOT tests in 2024. 80.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time80.3%
Failed or needed repairs19.7%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,564 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  3. Outline marker lamp: not working1.3%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.1%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.8%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Suspension3.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  6. Tyres1.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.6%
  8. Body & chassis1.5%

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 structure6.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.8%

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 2012 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 80.3% of 2012 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,564 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; outline marker lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 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).