2001 Fiat Ducato · 6,421 MOT tests
2001 Fiat Ducato reliability
2001 Fiat Ducatos fail 38.6% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 Ducato years (6,421 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- 38.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 56,775
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,421
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 11.1% of tests fail here (50% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Fiat Ducato
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21%
- Brakes14.6%
- Suspension11.8%
- Body, chassis and structure11.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Tyres2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.25%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Horn not working 5.05%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.06%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.33%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 2.82%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brake excessively binding 2.77%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Wheel bearing slight play (19.97%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.9%) · Exhaust mounting defective (5.31%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.86%)
Other years
Every Fiat Ducato year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Fiat Ducato reliable?
2001 Fiat Ducatos fail 38.6% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 24 Ducato years (6,421 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Fiat Ducato MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.25% of tests), horn not working (5.05% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Fiat Ducato have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2001 Fiat Ducato shows 56,775 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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