2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

1,908 MOT tests in 2024. 83.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time83.9%
Failed or needed repairs16.1%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,908 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  4. Anchor pins and bushes: anchor pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.5%
  2. Brakes5.1%
  3. Suspension4.7%
  4. Tyres2.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  6. Body & chassis1.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

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 structure4.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2018 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 83.9% of 2018 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,908 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: too high; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).