2006 Fiat Ducato · 15,655 MOT tests
2006 Fiat Ducato reliability
2006 Fiat Ducatos fail 31.1% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 Ducato years (15,655 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- 31.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 45,801
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,655
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: about average for its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7.9% of tests fail here (50% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Fiat Ducato
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.5%
- Brakes10.9%
- Suspension8.4%
- Body, chassis and structure7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Tyres2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.11%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 2.67%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 2.63%
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 2.53%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.25%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.78%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.19%) · Power steering pipe slightly corroded (3.69%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.49%)
Other years
Every Fiat Ducato year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Fiat Ducato reliable?
2006 Fiat Ducatos fail 31.1% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 Ducato years (15,655 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Fiat Ducato MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.55% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (3.11% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Fiat Ducato have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Fiat Ducato shows 45,801 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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