Fiat Ducato Camper
From 232 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 22 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 22 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 15 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 10 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 10 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.9% of Ducato Camper failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 18.8% 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 £114.
Typical mileage
Half of all Ducato Campers tested had between 41,349 and 70,260 miles on the clock.
At 55,899 median miles, the Ducato Camper has 0.041 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 Camper MOT pass rate?
The Fiat Ducato Camper has a 77.2% MOT pass rate based on 232 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Fiat Ducato Camper?
The most common MOT failure on the Fiat Ducato Camper is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Fiat Ducato Camper at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Fiat Ducato Camper is 55,899 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 41,349 and 70,260 miles.
Buying a used Ducato Camper?
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 77.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £114 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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