2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

1,880 MOT tests in 2024. 90.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time90.1%
Failed or needed repairs9.9%
Typical mileage at test16,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,880 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high2.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  4. Suspension rods - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.4%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.3%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.2%
    5 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.8%
  2. Brakes1.9%
  3. Suspension1.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension rods - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine1.4%
  4. Anti-roll bars - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2021 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 90.1% of 2021 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,880 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; headlamp aim: too low; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).