Fiat Ducato reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Fiat Ducato is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 114 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 3 of 42, and 23.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (2.4% of tests).
Ranked 3 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 57,580 Fiat Ducatos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 23.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Fiat Ducato is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 10.5% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
23.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
10.5%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,300
Typical age at test: 14 years
Fiat Ducato MOT failure rate by age
Most common Fiat Ducato MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8% of tests
- Position lamp: not working1.7% of tests
- Outline marker lamp: not working1.6% of tests
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.5% of tests
What the Fiat Ducato fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 11.6% | About average |
| Brakes | 7.3% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Suspension | 5.0% | ▼ 40% less often |
| Visibility | 4.4% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Body and structure | 4.0% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.4% | ▼ 18% less often |
| Tyres | 1.8% | ▼ 63% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Steering | 0.8% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Wheels | 0.0% | ▼ 83% less often |
Fiat Ducato specs and running costs
Official figures for 4 versions sold in the UK between 2006 and 2010.
Fuel types
Diesel
Official economy
36.2–39.2 mpg
CO2
190–208 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducato Combi 2.3 MultiJet 120 short wheelbaseM6 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 190g | £410 |
| Ducato Combi 2.3 MultiJet 120 medium wheelbase high roofM6 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 37.7 mpg | 199g | £410 |
| Ducato Combi 2.2 MultiJet 100M5 · listed 2008 | Diesel | 38.7 mpg | 193g | £410 |
| Ducato 2.3 JTD CombiM5 · listed 2006 | Diesel | 36.2 mpg | 208g | £445 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Fiat Ducato costs to fuel
- diesel, typical official 38.7mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Fiat Ducato reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Fiat Ducato is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 114 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Fiat Ducato?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 2.4% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›How many Fiat Ducatos fail their MOT?
23.9% of Fiat Ducatos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 10.5% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Fiat Ducato combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.