At a Glance
The Fiat Ducato has 19 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the Mk2 (1994-2006) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 1.8M MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Fiat Ducato common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Fiat Ducato generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Fiat Ducato MOT Failures
Every reason Fiat Ducato vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 7.99% |
| 2 | Brake performance below minimum | 7.98% |
| 3 | Number plate lamp not working | 6.22% |
| 4 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 4.41% |
| 5 | Stop lamp not working | 4.08% |
| 6 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.02% |
| 7 | Exhaust system fault | 3.63% |
| 8 | Tyre condition | 3.34% |
| 9 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 3.29% |
| 10 | Driveshaft fault | 3.28% |
| 11 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.91% |
| 12 | Indicator fault | 2.85% |
| 13 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 2.60% |
| 14 | Position lamp not working | 2.32% |
| 15 | Headlamp fault | 1.90% |
| 16 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.86% |
| 17 | Chassis condition | 1.78% |
| 18 | Suspension mounting corroded | 1.76% |
| 19 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 1.74% |
| 20 | Front lamp not working | 1.69% |
| 21 | Rear lamp not working | 1.67% |
| 22 | Fog lamp not working | 1.49% |
| 23 | Brake pads or linings worn | 1.37% |
| 24 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.35% |
| 25 | Horn not working | 1.27% |
| 26 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.25% |
| 27 | Track rod end worn | 1.24% |
| 28 | Spring mounting corroded | 1.12% |
| 29 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 1.07% |
| 30 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 1.06% |
| 31 | Mirror damaged or missing | 1.03% |
| 32 | Front suspension fault | 1.00% |
| 33 | Rear fog lamp not working | 1.00% |
| 34 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.85% |
| 35 | Brake disc or drum worn | 0.81% |
| 36 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.69% |
| 37 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.62% |
| 38 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.58% |
| 39 | Parking brake condition | 0.53% |
| 40 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.53% |
| 41 | Rear suspension fault | 0.53% |
| 42 | Airbag warning light on | 0.51% |
| 43 | Seat belt condition | 0.45% |
| 44 | Outline marker lamp not working | 0.40% |
| 45 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.40% |
| 46 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.38% |
| 47 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.36% |
| 48 | Brake pedal fault | 0.34% |
| 49 | Steering rack fault | 0.33% |
| 50 | ABS fault | 0.31% |
| 51 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.28% |
| 52 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.26% |
| 53 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.24% |
| 54 | Electrical switch fault | 0.24% |
| 55 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.23% |
| 56 | Brake lever fault | 0.22% |
| 57 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.22% |
| 58 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.20% |
| 59 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.20% |
| 60 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.19% |
| 61 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.17% |
| 62 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.17% |
| 63 | Steering operation fault | 0.16% |
| 64 | Brake fluid leak | 0.14% |
| 65 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.14% |
| 66 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.14% |
| 67 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.12% |
| 68 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.11% |
| 69 | Engine oil leak | 0.11% |
| 70 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.10% |
| 71 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.09% |
| 72 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.08% |
| 73 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.07% |
| 74 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.07% |
| 75 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.07% |
| 76 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.06% |
| 77 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.06% |
| 78 | Driver seat fault | 0.06% |
| 79 | Towbar fault | 0.06% |
| 80 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 81 | Steering column fault | 0.06% |
| 82 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.05% |
| 83 | Spare wheel fault | 0.05% |
| 84 | Body security fault | 0.05% |
| 85 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.05% |
| 86 | Exhaust leak | 0.04% |
| 87 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 88 | Brake caliper fault | 0.04% |
| 89 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.04% |
| 90 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.04% |
| 91 | Steering coupling worn | 0.04% |
| 92 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.04% |
| 93 | Front passenger door fault | 0.04% |
| 94 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.04% |
| 95 | Steering free play excessive | 0.03% |
| 96 | Driver door fault | 0.03% |
| 97 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 98 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.03% |
| 99 | Passenger seat fault | 0.03% |
| 100 | Suspension unit fault | 0.03% |
| 101 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.03% |
| 102 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.03% |
| 103 | CV joint worn | 0.03% |
| 104 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.02% |
| 105 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 107 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 108 | Steering lock fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 110 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.02% |
| 111 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 112 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.02% |
| 113 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.02% |
| 114 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 115 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 116 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 117 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 118 | Dip switch fault | 0.01% |
| 119 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.01% |
| 120 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.01% |
| 121 | Indicator warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 122 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.01% |
| 123 | Brake valve fault | 0.01% |
| 124 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 125 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.01% |
| 126 | Main beam warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 127 | Power steering pump fault | 0.01% |
| 128 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 129 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 130 | Drag link end worn | 0.01% |
| 131 | Body strengthening plate corroded | 0.01% |
| 132 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 133 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 136 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 140 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 142 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 144 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 148 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 149 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 150 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 151 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 152 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 154 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 156 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 158 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 159 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 161 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 162 | Leaf spring slipper worn | <0.01% |
| 163 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 164 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 166 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 169 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 173 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 174 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 175 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 176 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 178 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 179 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 180 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 181 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 182 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 184 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 185 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 186 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 187 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 188 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 189 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 190 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 191 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 192 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 193 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 194 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 195 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 196 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 197 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 198 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 199 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 200 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 201 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 201 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Fiat Ducato MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Fiat Ducato, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Fiat Ducato problems?
Based on analysis of 1.8M Fiat Ducato MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 19 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Horn not working". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Fiat Ducato generation has the most problems?
The Fiat Ducato Mk2 (1994-2006) (1994–2006) has the highest number of identified common problems (20). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Fiat Ducato?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Fiat Ducato owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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