2010 Fiat Ducato — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 19,439 MOT tests, the 2010 Fiat Ducato recorded an 86.1% pass rate. That is 13.6 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 27.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 9.2% of all tests — 4.8 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, outline marker lamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 667 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.7% versus 9.9%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 11.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 13.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 1,779 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.4% | 852 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 685 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 675 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.8% | 552 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 380 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 667 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 469 |
| 3 | Wipers | 452 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 427 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 395 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 377 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 11.2% | 2,185 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.2% | 1,989 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.1% | 1,970 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 1,853 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 772 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 702 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 6,305 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 9,381 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 1,664 | 17.7% |
| 90-120k | 585 | 27.9% |
| 120-150k | 565 | 30.1% |
| 150k+ | 939 | 29.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,969 | 13.4% |
| 2022 | 3,921 | 12.4% |
| 2023 | 3,926 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | 3,820 | 15.2% |
| 2025 | 3,803 | 15.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Ducato
On a 2010 Ducato, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (3.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Fiat Ducatos pass their MOT?
86.1% of the 19,439 2010 Fiat Ducato MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Fiat Ducato?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.2% of tests, followed by brakes (4.4%).
Does the 2010 Ducato get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 0-30k band to 29.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 19,439 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.