Fiat Cargo vs Fiat Ducato: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Cargo
65%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Fiat Ducato
75%
MOT pass rate · 145,137 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Cargo (65%) and Fiat Ducato (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Cargo | Fiat Ducato |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 179,466 mi | 93,121 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 145,137 |
Most common faults
Fiat Cargo
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Cargo (65%) and Fiat Ducato (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.