2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

2,768 MOT tests in 2024. 82.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time82.6%
Failed or needed repairs17.4%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,768 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    21 marked dangerous
  8. Outline marker lamp: not working0.6%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.0%
  2. Brakes6.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  4. Seat belts & airbags2.7%
  5. Suspension2.5%
  6. Tyres1.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  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. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2016 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 82.6% of 2016 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,768 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Fiat Ducato?

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

Is the 2016 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).