2022 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 688 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 95.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (93.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 85 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.8% | 19 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.2% | 8 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 6 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 6 |
| 6 | Tyres | 0.7% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 111 |
| 2 | Outline marker lamp | 12 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 8 |
| 4 | Pedal | 4 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 4 |
| 6 | Washers | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 27 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.3% | 23 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.6% | 18 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.9% | 13 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 10 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.2% | 8 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 139 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 197 | 4.1% |
| 60-90k | 211 | 5.2% |
| 90-120k | 103 | 5.8% |
| 120-150k | 35 | 2.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 222 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | 223 | 4.9% |
| 2025 | 229 | 4.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power
Before buying a 2022 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.3% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (1.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Powers pass their MOT?
95.1% of the 688 2022 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Fiat Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.3% of tests, followed by brakes (2.8%).
Does the 2022 Ducato 42 Maxi Multijet Power get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 2.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 688 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.