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Common Fiat Ducato Motorhome Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Fiat Ducato Motorhome MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 893 real MOT tests across 8 model years.

Segment: large car | Fuel: Diesel

81%

Fiat Ducato Motorhome pass rate

83%

Fiat average

82%

National average

The Fiat Ducato Motorhome has an average MOT pass rate of 81%, which is 2 points below the Fiat average and 1 points below the national average. Newer FIAT DUCATO MOTORHOMEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.

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Most Common Fiat Ducato Motorhome MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Fiat Ducato Motorhome, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High 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

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

Lights

High 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

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

Exhaust & Emissions

High 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

High 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

High 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 Motorhome Reliability by Year

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

2003
85%
2004
79%
2005
77%
2006
73%
Worst year
2007
77%
2008
83%
2010
93%
Best year
2012
89%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2012Diesel2.3L89%11%
2010Diesel2.3L93%7%
2008Diesel3.0L83%17%
2007Diesel2.3L77%23%
2006Diesel2.8L73%25%
2005Diesel2.3L77%21%
2004Diesel2.8L79%21%
2003Diesel2.8L85%15%

Most Reliable Year

2010

93% pass rate from 58 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2006

73% pass rate from 56 tests

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Fiat Ducato Motorhome Running Costs

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Fiat Ducato Motorhome FAQ

What are the most common Fiat Ducato Motorhome problems?

The most common Fiat Ducato Motorhome MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 893 real tests.

Is the Fiat Ducato Motorhome reliable?

The Fiat Ducato Motorhome has an average MOT pass rate of 81%, which is 1 points below the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Fiat Ducato Motorhome is most reliable?

The 2010 Fiat Ducato Motorhome is the most reliable year with a 93% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2006 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 73%.

How much does it cost to fix common Fiat Ducato Motorhome faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Fiat Ducato Motorhome 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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