2021 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 89.0% of Fiat Ducatos first used in 2021 passed their MOT first time, against 87.2% for all cars first used in 2021. Across 4,737 Ducato first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Fiat Ducatos first used in 2021 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
89.0%
of 2,042 first tests; all cars first used in 2021: 87.2%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
4,737
first tests, 2023–2025; 2,042 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
77.0%
of 2,042 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
20,000
middle half: 11,500–100,000 miles; all cars first used in 2021: 32,000

How the 2021 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Ducatos first used in 2021 against all cars first used in 2021 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Ducato figure was in line with the all-cars figure.

2021 DucatoAll cars first used in 2021
80%90%100%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2021, test year 2021: 82.9%All cars first used in 2021, test year 2022: 89.9%All cars first used in 2021, test year 2023: 90.8%All cars first used in 2021, test year 2024: 87.6%All cars first used in 2021, test year 2025: 87.2%2021 Ducato, test year 2022: 91.8%2021 Ducato, test year 2023: 88.2%2021 Ducato, test year 2024: 90%2021 Ducato, test year 2025: 89%89%87.2%
View this chart as a table
Test year2021 DucatoAll cars first used 2021Ducato first tests
2021fewer than 500 tests82.9%83
202291.8%89.9%643
202388.2%90.8%695
202490.0%87.6%2,000
202589.0%87.2%2,042

Common 2021 Fiat Ducato MOT failures

Share of the 508 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment50.6%
Visibility20.3%
Brakes15.2%
Suspension15.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.5%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively15.6%79
Headlamp aim: too high15.2%77
Headlamp aim: too low13.4%68

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2021 Fiat Ducato before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
  3. Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.

Common 2021 Fiat Ducato MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2021 Ducatos, as a share of all 4,737 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Ball joint: has slight play2.2%103
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge1.9%88
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive1.8%84

Questions about the 2021 Fiat Ducato MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2021 Fiat Ducato?

In 2025, 89.0% of Ducatos first used in 2021 passed their MOT first time, against 87.2% for all cars first used in 2021. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2021 Ducato most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 50.6% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (20.3%) and brakes (15.2%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (15.6%).

How often does a 2021 Fiat Ducato fail its MOT?

In 2025, 11.0% of first tests on Ducatos first used in 2021 did not pass first time: 6.5% failed, and a further 4.5% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 508 of 4,737 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2021 Fiat Ducato MOT advisories?

“Ball joint: has slight play” (on 2.2% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (1.9%) and “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (1.8%).

Is a 2021 Fiat Ducato reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 91.8% in 2022 to 89.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2021

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How the 2021 Fiat Ducato MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2021 Ducato” means a Fiat Ducato whose date of first use falls in 2021 (70, 21 and 71 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2021, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.