Fiat Ducato vs Fiat Ducato 33 maxi 120m-j lwb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Ducato
75%
MOT pass rate · 145,137 vehicles
Fiat Ducato 33 maxi 120m-j lwb
60%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Ducato (75%) and Fiat Ducato 33 maxi 120m-j lwb (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Ducato | Fiat Ducato 33 maxi 120m-j lwb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,121 mi | 120,618 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 145,137 | 3 |
Most common faults
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))
Fiat Ducato 33 maxi 120m-j lwb
- Both rear tyres crazed
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Ducato (75%) and Fiat Ducato 33 maxi 120m-j lwb (60%) 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.