Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii
VanFrom 341 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 3 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 26.2% of Ducato 35 Multijet Iii failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 50.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £120.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ducato 35 Multijet Iiis tested had between 26,160 and 51,683 miles on the clock.
At 41,473 median miles, the Ducato 35 Multijet Iii has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Fiat models
| Fiat 500 | 75% |
| Fiat Ducato | 75.4% |
| Fiat Panda | 71.7% |
| Fiat Punto | 65.7% |
| Fiat Doblo | 71.6% |
Common questions
What is the Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii has a 82.1% MOT pass rate based on 341 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii is 41,473 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,160 and 51,683 miles.
Buying a used Ducato 35 Multijet Iii?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £120 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 26.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.