Fiat 500 vs Fiat Ducato 11 jtd swb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500
77%
MOT pass rate · 333,596 vehicles
More reliable
Fiat Ducato 11 jtd swb
71%
MOT pass rate · 184 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat 500 is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Ducato 11 jtd swb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 101,053 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 184 |
Most common faults
Fiat 500
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fiat Ducato 11 jtd swb
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Oil leak
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat 500 is the more reliable of the two — 77% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Ducato 11 jtd swb 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.