2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

2,099 MOT tests in 2024. 82.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time82.9%
Failed or needed repairs17.1%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,099 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  9. Outline marker lamp: not working0.7%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    22 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.1%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  4. Suspension2.7%
  5. Tyres2.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.0%

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 structure5.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.7%

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 2017 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 82.9% of 2017 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,099 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: too low; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).