2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

4,456 MOT tests in 2024. 67.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time67.9%
Failed or needed repairs32.1%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,456 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.9%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.9%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working1.6%
  10. Outline marker lamp: not working1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.5%
  2. Brakes16.5%
  3. Suspension11.0%
  4. Body & chassis9.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  6. Tyres2.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.8%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%

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: 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 2006 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 67.9% of 2006 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,456 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).