Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III reliable? We analysed 253 real MOT tests across 135 vehicles to find out.
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The Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III.
Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86 | 90.7% | 2,057 | 4,842 | 10,495 |
| 2023 | 74 | 93.2% | 2,772 | 5,225 | 13,521 |
| 2022 | 79 | 93.7% | 2,258 | 7,075 | 21,290 |
How Long Does a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III Last?
Based on 135 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III vehicles on UK roads.
Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.7% MOT pass rate from 79 tests
90.7% MOT pass rate from 86 tests
The best year to buy a used Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.7% across 79 tests. The 2024 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III THIS CAR | 92.5% | 253 | 5,229 mi | — yrs |
| Fiat Punto | 68.7% | 6,712,102 | 61,468 mi | 32 yrs |
| Fiat 500 | 76.9% | 3,854,072 | 42,469 mi | 18 yrs |
| Fiat Ducato | 75% | 1,962,737 | 48,690 mi | 38 yrs |
| Husqvarna 701 Supermoto 2021 | 88.7% | 274 | 3,555 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Fiat Punto (68.7% pass rate) and the Fiat 500 (76.9% pass rate), the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.5% across 253 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III owner drives around 3,207 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.