Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii reliable?

Based on MOT data from 522 vehicles, the 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii (2022)

522 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii

CarHunch analysed 522 real MOT records for the 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 MultiJet III passes its MOT on the first attempt 80.9% of the time, marginally ahead of the UK average of 80%, which suggests broadly reliable mechanicals—though the 6.1% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is worth noting for prospective buyers. This is a van that's been driven moderately hard; the median mileage of 42,333 miles is reasonable for a two-year-old commercial vehicle, but the average of 50,888 suggests some have racked up substantial work miles. When failures do occur, they're relatively light (0.26 per vehicle on average), and advisories cluster at 1.0 per test, indicating minor wear rather than structural problems. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check what the dangerous defect was and confirm it's been remedied, as this van's broad reliability makes any such issue the real differentiator.

The 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (87.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

87.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

6.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.26

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

42k

Middle half: 21k–72k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 522 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 522 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,764 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 83.6%

2,311

Grey 10.1%

278

Blue 3.3%

Red 1.4%

Black 1.4%

Yellow 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

42,333

typical

20,858

low mileage

72,002

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii vehicles fall between 20,858 and 72,002 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,858 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 20,858–72,002 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iiis sit.

⚠ Over 97,202 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iii — Still on the Road

Almost all 2022 Fiat Ducato 35 Multijet Iiis are still on the road.

Strong survival — 480 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.26

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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