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Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A reliable? We analysed 700 real MOT tests across 275 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 700 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.4%
Typical Mileage
37,581mi
Annual Mileage
28,485mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A 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 A.

Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.8%
2024
95.8%
2023
95.2%
2022

Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 1
Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed 1

Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
19,833 mi/yr
Typical
28,485 mi/yr
Average
27,425 mi/yr
Heavy usage
34,117 mi/yr

Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A 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 A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2024 83 92.8% 14,956 23,043 42,534
2023 379 95.8% 21,866 36,960 59,540
2022 209 95.2% 27,229 47,685 73,519

How Long Does a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A Last?

Based on 275 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
1.6 years
Median
2.0 years

Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
37,581 mi
75th Percentile
63,075 mi
95th Percentile
98,155 mi
Max Recorded
806,887 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

95.8% MOT pass rate from 379 tests

Year to avoid
2024

92.8% MOT pass rate from 83 tests

The best year to buy a used Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.8% across 379 tests. The 2024 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.8% — 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 A 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 A THIS CAR 95.4% 700 37,581 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
Peugeot 308 Sport 120 75.8% 467 83,921 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 A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A?

The Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.4% across 700 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A owner drives around 28,485 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.

Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A reliable?
Based on 700 MOT tests, the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A has a 95.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A do per year?
The typical Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A does around 28,485 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet III A is 2023 with a 95.8% pass rate across 379 tests.