2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

2,410 MOT tests in 2024. 81.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time81.9%
Failed or needed repairs18.1%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,410 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  8. Outline marker lamp: not working1.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.7%
    31 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.3%
  2. Brakes5.5%
  3. Suspension3.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Seat belts & airbags2.7%
  6. Tyres1.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. 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 2014 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 81.9% of 2014 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,410 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).