2013 Fiat Ducato · 8,201 MOT tests
2013 Fiat Ducato reliability
2013 Fiat Ducatos fail 18% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 24 Ducato years (8,201 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- 18%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Ducatos: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 31,657
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,201
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.5% of tests fail here (236% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Fiat Ducato
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.7%
- Brakes4.2%
- Suspension3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Tyres1.8%
- Seat belts and airbags1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too low 1.51%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Position lamp not working 1.43%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.24%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.18%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.18%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.16%
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 (5.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.98%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.96%)
Other years
Every Fiat Ducato year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Fiat Ducato reliable?
2013 Fiat Ducatos fail 18% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 24 Ducato years (8,201 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Fiat Ducato MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too low (1.51% of tests), position lamp not working (1.43% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Fiat Ducato have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Fiat Ducato shows 31,657 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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