Fiat 500 pop vs Fiat Ducato: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500 pop
83%
MOT pass rate · 1,272 vehicles
More reliable
Fiat Ducato
75%
MOT pass rate · 145,137 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat 500 pop is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 pop | Fiat Ducato |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 65,394 mi | 93,121 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,272 | 145,137 |
Most common faults
Fiat 500 pop
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fiat Ducato
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat 500 pop is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Fiat 500 pop report Full Fiat Ducato report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.