Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power
From 1,182 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 21 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 21 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 8 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| brake pedal anti-slip provision missing, loose or worn smooth | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.2% of Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 5.2% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £126.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 2022 | 84% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 88.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, service brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2020 | 89% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Powers tested had between 45,417 and 108,569 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 75,922 median miles, the Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power has 0.017 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 42 Maxi Multijet Power MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power has a 87% MOT pass rate based on 1,182 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power is 75,922 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 45,417 and 108,569 miles.
Buying a used Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power?
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.
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