Fiat 500 vs Fiat Ducato pickup: 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 pickup
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Ducato pickup (75%) 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 pickup |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 62,906 mi | 161,235 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 pickup
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat 500 (77%) and Fiat Ducato pickup (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Fiat 500 report Full Fiat Ducato pickup 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.