1994 · 30 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1994 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

344 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.2%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 344 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.1%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low3.2%
  8. Washers: not working3.2%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.2%
  10. Headlamp: insecure2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics56.1%
  2. Brakes24.7%
  3. Body & chassis24.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.2%
  5. Suspension9.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.2%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.2%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play16.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1994 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 55.8% of 1994 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 344 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).