2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

2,260 MOT tests in 2024. 80.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time80.6%
Failed or needed repairs19.4%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,260 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  6. Outline marker lamp: not working1.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.0%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.2%
  2. Brakes6.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  4. Suspension3.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  6. Tyres2.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

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 structure6.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2013 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 80.6% of 2013 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,260 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 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).