Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii MOT Failures
An analysis of 3,907 real DVSA MOT tests on the Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii is emissions failure — this model is 15 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 3,907 MOT tests, 2.17% of all Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii tests recorded this as a failure.
Exhaust and emissions failures often point to catalytic converter degradation, lambda sensor faults, or — in diesel models — DPF problems. These can be expensive to fix and will cause an immediate MOT failure.
Other notable weak points include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (12x the fleet average), lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... (103x the fleet average), obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or... (18x the fleet average), and light unit fault (9.6x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 4 categories: Exhaust & Emissions, Brakes, Lights & Electrics, Wipers & Windscreen. If you're inspecting a Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
Under 60,000 miles
At this mileage, most failures are either design-related or caused by age rather than wear. Components like bushes and drop links may not have been replaced yet, and original-fit parts can deteriorate even on low-mileage cars that spend a lot of time sitting.
For the Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or... (18x the average) and emissions failure (12x). parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (12x) and light unit fault (9.6x) also appear frequently.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... (103x the average) and emissions failure (7.7x). parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (7.4x) and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement also appear frequently.
The shift from obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or... at lower mileages to lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m... at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
What to check before buying a Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii:
Exhaust & Emissions — check for emissions failure. Brakes — check for parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. Lights & Electrics — check for lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m..., light unit fault. Wipers & Windscreen — check for obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or....
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Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii?
Based on 3,907 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is emissions failure — at 15x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m....
Is the Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii reliable based on MOT data?
The Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii has 5 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is emissions failure. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include emissions failure, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a m....
How do I check a Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet Ii's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.