1999 Fiat Ducato · 6,117 MOT tests
1999 Fiat Ducato reliability
1999 Fiat Ducatos fail 39.5% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 24 Ducato years (6,117 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- 39.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 63,553
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,117
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 22.1% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Fiat Ducato
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.1%
- Brakes14%
- Suspension13.3%
- Body, chassis and structure11.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.2%
- Seat belts and airbags2.7%
- Tyres2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.43%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Horn not working 3.61%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.14%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.09%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.39%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 2.39%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Common advisories
Wheel bearing slight play (17.03%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.57%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.39%) · Exhaust mounting defective (3.99%)
Other years
Every Fiat Ducato year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Fiat Ducato reliable?
1999 Fiat Ducatos fail 39.5% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 24 Ducato years (6,117 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Fiat Ducato MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.43% of tests), horn not working (3.61% of tests), position lamp not working (3.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Fiat Ducato have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Fiat Ducato shows 63,553 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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