2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

2,806 MOT tests in 2024. 82.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time82.4%
Failed or needed repairs17.6%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,806 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  5. Outline marker lamp: not working1.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.2%
  2. Brakes6.8%
  3. Suspension3.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Seat belts & airbags2.2%
  6. Body & chassis1.4%
  7. Tyres1.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

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 structure5.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2015 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 82.4% of 2015 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,806 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).