Fiat 500 vs Fiat Ducato ci-motorhome: 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 ci-motorhome
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Ducato ci-motorhome (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat 500 | Fiat Ducato ci-motorhome |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 12% |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 79,549 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 333,596 | 1 |
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 ci-motorhome
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Outline marker lamp not working Centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe deteriated (6.1.2 (a))
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Ducato ci-motorhome (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Ducato ci-motorhome 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.