Based on 5,179 MOT tests from 322 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. The figures below describe that VehicleScore® sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are not a claim that every FIAT DUCATO has the same fault.
FIAT DUCATO's have a very good reliability rating of 628/999. The score was calculated from the average of every FIAT DUCATO that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2020 | 828/999Excellent | 98,993 miles | 1,403 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2019 | 786/999Very good | 99,024 miles | 2,578 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2018 | 738/999Very good | 99,081 miles | 3,151 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2015 | 716/999Very good | 100,778 miles | 4,311 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2014 | 686/999Good | 99,099 miles | 4,323 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2012 | 647/999Good | 99,367 miles | 3,403 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2010 | 625/999Good | 103,422 miles | 2,065 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2008 | 599/999Above average | 102,699 miles | 2,440 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2007 | 558/999Above average | 97,004 miles | 3,119 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2003 | 458/999Average | 96,333 miles | 2,999 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2002 | 452/999Average | 93,577 miles | 2,478 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2000 | 445/999Average | 102,149 miles | 1,785 vehicles |
Based on 5,179 MOT tests from 322 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.
Vehicles
322
MOT tests
5,179
Pass rate
76.9%
Median mileage
63,604 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every FIAT DUCATO has the same fault. The median VehicleScore® in this sample is 650 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 264 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED/CRACKING OR PERISHING (5.2.3 (D) (II))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 133 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.
What to inspect
Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.4.2 (A) (I))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 124 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 102 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.
What to inspect
Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 66 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.
What to inspect
Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.
Example MOT wording: WINDSCREEN WASHER NOT WORKING (3.5 (A))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 43 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 43 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a power steering leak, noise, or component defect.
What to inspect
Turn the wheel at idle and look for fluid leaks around the pump and rack.
Example MOT wording: POWER STEERING PIPE/HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (2.1.5 (G) (I))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 37 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (C))
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore® has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 100% | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2023 | 7 | 8 | 75% | Tyre wear |
| 2021 | 12 | 47 | 66% | Tyre wear, Parking brake faults |
| 2020 | 11 | 53 | 77.4% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2019 | 11 | 69 | 76.8% | Tyre wear, Parking brake faults |
| 2018 | 6 | 43 | 81.4% | Tyre wear, Parking brake faults |
| 2017 | 18 | 167 | 74.9% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2016 | 15 | 137 | 83.2% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2015 | 11 | 113 | 78.8% | Parking brake faults, Tyre wear |
| 2014 | 14 | 168 | 80.4% | Brake disc wear, Lamp and bulb faults |
| 2013 | 6 | 80 | 75% | Seatbelt faults, Headlamp faults |
| 2012 | 8 | 109 | 83.5% | Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues |
| 2011 | 12 | 185 | 80.5% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2010 | 10 | 149 | 87.9% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2009 | 7 | 125 | 83.2% | Exhaust, Headlamp faults |
| 2008 | 11 | 210 | 75.2% | Tyre wear, Headlamp faults |
| 2007 | 20 | 420 | 78.3% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2006 | 24 | 511 | 79.3% | Coil spring issues, Indicator faults |
| 2005 | 25 | 570 | 77.5% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2004 | 16 | 391 | 76% | Brake disc wear, Corrosion |
| 2003 | 16 | 394 | 79.2% | Corrosion, Power steering issues |
| 2002 | 10 | 264 | 75% | Tyre wear, Exhaust |
| 2001 | 6 | 157 | 70.7% | Corrosion, Brake disc wear |
| 2000 | 9 | 217 | 71% | Corrosion, Oil leak |
| 1999 | 5 | 115 | 75.7% | Corrosion, Exhaust |
| 1998 | 6 | 161 | 73.3% | Anti-roll bar issues, Corrosion |
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore® sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Power steering issues. Turn the wheel at idle and look for fluid leaks around the pump and rack.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Common problems tell you what can affect FIAT DUCATOs generally. VehicleScore® can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore® analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.