2022 Fiat Ducato — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 431 MOT tests, the 2022 Fiat Ducato recorded a 95.4% pass rate. That is 8.7 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 13.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.2% of tests against 1.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and malfunction indicator lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 49 times.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.2% | 31 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.2% | 5 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.9% | 4 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.5% | 2 |
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 | 49 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 4 | Wipers | 3 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 2 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.1% | 9 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.1% | 9 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.9% | 8 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 8 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 415 | 4.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ducato
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.2% 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.
- Brakes (0.9% 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.
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 2022 Fiat Ducatos pass their MOT?
95.4% of the 431 2022 Fiat Ducato MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Fiat Ducato?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by visibility (1.2%).
Methodology & source. Based on 431 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.