Fiat Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-Jet Ii
VanFrom 205 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 5 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20% of Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-Jet Ii failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 33.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £98.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 81.6% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-Jet Iis tested had between 18,436 and 62,711 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,770 median miles, the Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-Jet Ii has 0.052 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 Shadow Ed M-Jet Ii MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-Jet Ii has a 82.4% MOT pass rate based on 205 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-Jet Ii?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-Jet Ii is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-Jet Ii at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-Jet Ii is 33,770 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,436 and 62,711 miles.
Buying a used Ducato 35 Shadow Ed M-Jet Ii?
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 82.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £98 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
Van insurance works differently to car insurance. Make sure you're comparing like-for-like quotes for your use case. Compare van insurance.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
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.