2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

1,875 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.2%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,875 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  6. Outline marker lamp: not working0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.4%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.8%
  2. Brakes3.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  4. Suspension1.4%
  5. Tyres0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension rods - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine1.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2020 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,875 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).