Fiat Ducato (2016)
2016 Fiat Ducato
CarHunch analysed 5,835 real MOT records for the 2016 Fiat Ducato.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Fiat Ducato passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.9%, which is reassuring—but nearly a quarter of these vans (23.8%) have been flagged for dangerous defects at some point, a genuinely concerning figure that suggests you should factor in a pre-purchase inspection. The vast majority are diesel-powered, and they hold that 82.9% pass rate consistently.
These vans are averaging 66,329 miles at test time, a touch high for their age, yet still seeing only 1.5 failures per vehicle—the real issue is the 5.6 advisories per test, indicating widespread wear and minor niggles rather than catastrophic failures. Before committing to a used Ducato, get a trusted mechanic to inspect the brakes, suspension, and lighting system specifically, as these components are clearly working hard across the fleet.
The 2016 Fiat Ducato passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (83.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 5,835 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 5,835 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.
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Before you buy a 2016 Fiat Ducato
Based on MOT data from 5,835 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (100%) | 5,833 | 83.5% | 1.5 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 142,968 Fiat Ducato vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Fiat Ducato 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.
Half of all 2016 Fiat Ducato vehicles fall between 19,866 and 96,401 miles.
2016 Fiat Ducato — Still on the Road
Most 2016 Fiat Ducatos are still being driven.
Strong survival — 4,758 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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