Fiat Ducato years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

68,880 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 1998–2022 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Fiat Ducato years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 1998–1999 and 2001. Above it: 2002–2018 and 2020–2021. The other 3 years can't be told apart from average.

Below the average for their first-use year1998–1999 and 2001
Above the average for their first-use year2002–2018 and 2020–2021
Can't be told apart from average2000, 2019 and 2022

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

74.1%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 73.7% to 74.4%.

Fiat Ducato, all years74.1%
Same-age average, all vehicles64.8%

In 2025, 74.1% of the 68,880 initial MOT tests on Fiat Ducato cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 64.8%. That is 9.2 points above the same-age average.

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Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2022age 3	1,07016,700	88.1%±2.1	−0.4 ptsall: 88.5%
2021age 4	2,04120,200	89.0%±1.5	+1.8 ptsall: 87.2%
2020age 5	2,04524,700	88.1%±1.5	+2.1 ptsall: 86.0%
2019age 6	2,10126,000	83.4%±1.7	−0.1 ptsall: 83.5%
2018age 7	1,92530,700	84.7%±1.7	+3.8 ptsall: 80.9%
2017age 8	2,10731,800	81.8%±1.8	+3.6 ptsall: 78.2%
2016age 9	2,76830,200	82.0%±1.5	+7.1 ptsall: 74.9%
2015age 10	2,82732,800	83.1%±1.5	+11.2 ptsall: 71.9%
2014age 11	2,42735,100	80.7%±1.7	+12.1 ptsall: 68.6%
2013age 12	2,28135,900	79.7%±1.7	+13.9 ptsall: 65.8%
2012age 13	2,60136,900	80.2%±1.6	+16.7 ptsall: 63.5%
2011age 14	3,23739,700	78.3%±1.5	+17.1 ptsall: 61.2%
2010age 15	3,38440,100	78.0%±1.5	+18.7 ptsall: 59.3%
2009age 16	3,57541,600	76.3%±1.5	+18.0 ptsall: 58.3%
2008age 17	5,00345,500	74.6%±1.3	+17.4 ptsall: 57.2%
2007age 18	5,13047,900	71.5%±1.3	+14.1 ptsall: 57.4%
2006age 19	4,43348,200	68.7%±1.4	+11.7 ptsall: 57.0%
2005age 20	4,56649,800	65.7%±1.4	+8.1 ptsall: 57.6%
2004age 21	3,98751,600	63.8%±1.6	+6.0 ptsall: 57.8%
2003age 22	3,25855,000	64.5%±1.7	+5.8 ptsall: 58.7%
2002age 23	2,16756,000	63.4%±2.1	+3.9 ptsall: 59.5%
2001age 24	1,87359,100	58.6%±2.3	−2.5 ptsall: 61.1%
2000age 25	1,58564,000	62.4%±2.5	−0.3 ptsall: 62.7%
1999age 26	1,36266,500	57.9%±2.7	−6.7 ptsall: 64.6%
1998age 27	1,12770,100	55.6%±3.0	−10.0 ptsall: 65.6%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common Ducato problems at the MOT

Share of the 17,861 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics50.4%
Brakes30.7%
Suspension23.5%
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors18.7%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.

What to check when viewing a Ducato

Based on the areas where Fiat Ducato MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 50.4% of failed Ducato tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.
Brakes
In 30.7% of failed Ducato tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly. The car should stop in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.
Suspension
In 23.5% of failed Ducato tests
- Push down hard on each corner. The car should rise once and settle, not keep bouncing.
- On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps and potholes.
- The car should sit level when parked on flat ground.
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors
In 18.7% of failed Ducato tests
- Look for chips and cracks in the windscreen, especially in front of the driver.
- Run the wipers and washers. The blades should clear the screen without smearing.
- Check both door mirrors and the rear-view mirror are intact and adjust.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Fiat Ducato questions

Which Fiat Ducato years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 1998–1999 and 2001. Above average: 2002–2018 and 2020–2021. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Fiat Ducato reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 74.1% of initial MOT tests on Fiat Ducato cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 64.8%. That is 9.2 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Fiat Ducato problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 50.4% of failed tests), brakes (in 30.7% of failed tests) and suspension (in 23.5% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old Fiat Ducato?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Fiat Ducato cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 32,800 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Ducato's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Fiat Ducato

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Fiat models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Fiat Ducato cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count