2019 Fiat Ducato — MOT failures & pass rate
9,424 MOT tests on the 2019 Fiat Ducato are in this dataset, and 91.6% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (14.9% fail rate), the 2019 Ducato comes out 6.5pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.8% of tests against 2.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and rbt (sp) — headlamp aim alone was recorded 479 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 11.8% versus 6.9%.
The trend is worsening — 5.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 640 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.8% | 259 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 255 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.6% | 153 |
| 5 | Tyres | 1.0% | 97 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 75 |
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 | 479 |
| 2 | Wipers | 232 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 143 |
| 4 | Outline marker lamp | 101 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 79 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 77 |
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 | 7.0% | 655 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.0% | 378 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.6% | 337 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 252 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 214 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 202 |
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 | 5,227 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,088 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 739 | 9.3% |
| 90-120k | 650 | 8.6% |
| 120-150k | 560 | 9.8% |
| 150k+ | 1,157 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 683 | 5.1% |
| 2022 | 2,132 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 2,188 | 8.4% |
| 2024 | 2,184 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 2,237 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Ducato
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 6.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (6.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.8% 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 (2.7% 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 2019 Fiat Ducatos pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 9,424 2019 Fiat Ducato MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Fiat Ducato?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by brakes (2.8%).
Does the 2019 Ducato get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,424 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.