2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

1,562 MOT tests in 2024. 60.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time60.9%
Failed or needed repairs39.1%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,562 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.0%
  2. Horn: not working5.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  6. Washers: not working3.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.9%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.8%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.5%
  2. Brakes23.6%
  3. Suspension14.6%
  4. Body & chassis13.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  6. Tyres3.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play22.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.9%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2000 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 60.9% of 2000 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,562 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; horn: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).