1996 · 28 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1996 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

678 MOT tests in 2024. 55.8% passed first time, compared with 66.2% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time55.8%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 678 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.7%
  2. Horn: not working4.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.8%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.8%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.7%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.1%
  2. Brakes33.9%
  3. Body & chassis19.6%
  4. Suspension14.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Tyres3.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.2%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play21.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%

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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 1996 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 55.8% of 1996 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 678 tests. The average for all 28-year-old cars was 66.2%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1996 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; horn: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1996 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).