1995 · 29 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1995 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

392 MOT tests in 2024. 55.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time55.4%
Failed or needed repairs44.6%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 392 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  5. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.1%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  7. Horn: not working3.8%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  9. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics56.9%
  2. Brakes31.9%
  3. Body & chassis22.2%
  4. Suspension16.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  7. Steering3.3%
  8. Tyres2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play22.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.7%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 1995 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 55.4% of 1995 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 392 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 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).