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

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Is the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power reliable? We analysed 4,874 real MOT tests across 1,308 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,874 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.5%
Typical Mileage
66,294mi
Annual Mileage
31,733mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power 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 Power.

Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power Number Plates

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

Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.8%
2024
82.2%
2023
86%
2022
88.2%
2021
91.3%
2020

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

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

Low usage
25,713 mi/yr
Typical
31,733 mi/yr
Average
33,017 mi/yr
Heavy usage
40,823 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2024 572 91.8% 23,213 28,781 43,558
2023 409 82.2% 30,367 47,826 70,956
2022 892 86.0% 34,622 62,899 89,114
2021 1,676 88.2% 42,670 81,501 122,516
2020 1,203 91.3% 49,619 90,537 133,338

How Long Does a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power Last?

Based on 1,308 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power Mileage Distribution

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

Median
66,294 mi
75th Percentile
107,562 mi
95th Percentile
173,860 mi
Max Recorded
276,368 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power

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

Best year
2024

91.8% MOT pass rate from 572 tests

Year to avoid
2023

82.2% MOT pass rate from 409 tests

The best year to buy a used Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power is 2024, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.8% across 572 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.2% — 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 Power 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 Power THIS CAR 88.5% 4,874 66,294 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
Mazda CX-5 Sport Auto 90.8% 6,559 27,346 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 Power outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power?

The Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.5% across 4,874 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 Power owner drives around 31,733 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 Power — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power reliable?
Based on 4,874 MOT tests, the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power has a 88.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power do per year?
The typical Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power does around 31,733 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power?
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 Power?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power is 2024 with a 91.8% pass rate across 572 tests.