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Common Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 1,186 real MOT tests across 4 model years.

Segment: large car | Fuel: Diesel

93%

Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power pass rate

83%

Fiat average

82%

National average

The Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power has an average MOT pass rate of 93%, which is 10 points above the Fiat average and 11 points above the national average. The FIAT DUCATO 42 MAXI MULTIJET POWER has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

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Most Common Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power, with typical repair costs

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Brakes

Moderate likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Lights

Moderate likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Exhaust & Emissions

Moderate likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

Lower likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

Lower likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2020
93%
2021
91%
Worst year
2022
95%
Best year
2023
94%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2023Diesel2.2L94%5%
2022Diesel2.2L95%4%
2021Diesel2.3L91%8%
2020Diesel2.3L93%7%

Most Reliable Year

2022

95% pass rate from 263 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2021

91% pass rate from 445 tests

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Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power Running Costs

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Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power FAQ

What are the most common Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power problems?

The most common Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power MOT problems are suspension, tyres issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 1,186 real tests.

Is the Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power reliable?

The Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power has an average MOT pass rate of 93%, which is 11 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power is most reliable?

The 2022 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power is the most reliable year with a 95% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2021 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 91%.

How much does it cost to fix common Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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