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2011 Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet models manufactured in 2011, based on 185 real MOT test results.

68.1%
Pass Rate
31.9%
Fail Rate
185
Total Tests
85,387
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2011 Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet MOT Analysis

The 2011 Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet has an MOT pass rate of 68.1% based on 185 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 85,387 miles on the odometer. With a 31.9% failure rate, the 2011 Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2011 Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 13.5% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Brakes is the second most common issue at 11.9%. Driver's View of the Road follows at 3.8%.

Top failures specific to 2011 models only. The overall Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment13.5%25
2Brakes11.9%22
3Driver's View Of The Road3.8%7
4Suspension2.2%4
5Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions1.6%3
6Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems1.1%2
7Tyres1.1%2
8Body, Structure And General Items1.1%2
9Registration Plates And Vin1.1%2
10Non-component Advisories0.5%1
11Steering0.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 85,387 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical1.58% per 10K miBrakes1.39% per 10K miVisibility0.44% per 10K miSuspension0.25% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.19% per 10K miSeat Belts0.13% per 10K miTyres0.13% per 10K miBody & Structure0.13% per 10K miRegistration Plates and VIN0.13% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.06% per 10K miSteering0.06% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical1.5813.5%25
Brakes1.3911.9%22
Visibility0.443.8%7
Suspension0.252.2%4
Emissions & Exhaust0.191.6%3
Seat Belts0.131.1%2
Tyres0.131.1%2
Body & Structure0.131.1%2
Registration Plates and VIN0.131.1%2
Non-component advisories0.060.5%1
Steering0.060.5%1

Mileage Statistics

85,387
Mean
65,625
Median
9,961
25th Percentile
117,897
75th Percentile
3.74% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2011 Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet has an MOT pass rate of 68.1% based on 185 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 85,387 miles on the odometer. With a 31.9% failure rate, the 2011 Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2011 Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With an average mileage of 85,387 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 13.5% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 13.5% of MOT failures on 2011 Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Brakes — 11.9% of failures

Brakes issues account for 11.9% of MOT failures on 2011 Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Driver's View of the Road — 3.8% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 3.8% of MOT failures on 2011 Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi 120 M-jet models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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