Fiat 500 vs Fiat Ducato 42 maxi multijet ii: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat 500
77%
MOT pass rate · 333,596 vehicles
Fiat Ducato 42 maxi multijet ii
93%
MOT pass rate · 187 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Ducato 42 maxi multijet ii is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Ducato 42 maxi multijet ii |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 3% |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 131,219 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 187 |
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 42 maxi multijet ii
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Fiat Ducato 42 maxi multijet ii is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Ducato 42 maxi multijet ii 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.