Fiat Ducato 10 D Swb (2000)

120 real MOT outcomes analysed • 19.6% first-time pass rate

2000 Fiat Ducato 10 D Swb

CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2000 Fiat Ducato 10 D Swb. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2000 Fiat Ducato 10 D is a serious reliability concern—only 19.6% pass their MOT first time, compared to the 80% UK average, and just 4.2% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is mercifully low. This is an old commercial vehicle that's clearly been worked hard; the median mileage of 73,826 is substantial for a 24-year-old van, and the average of 0.6 failures per test suggests structural or mechanical wear is catching up with most examples. With 2.0 advisories per vehicle on average, you're looking at a steady stream of minor issues—nothing catastrophic, but upkeep will be constant. If you're buying one, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and factor in regular maintenance costs; these vans can still work, but they need proper care.

Below average reliability 60.4% below UK average
19.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
73,826
typical mileage
58,540–94,795 middle half
4.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.6
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 Fiat Ducato 10 D Swb

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Fiat Ducato 10 D Swb vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

58,540
low mileage
73,826
typical
94,795
high mileage

Half of all 2000 Fiat Ducato 10 D Swb vehicles fall between 58,540 and 94,795 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.6
Avg failures per vehicle
2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Fiat Ducato 10 D Swb:

1999