What are the common problems with the 15+ year old Fiat Ducato?

The top failure areas for the 15+-year-old Fiat Ducato are: Lamps & Electrics (11.4% risk), Brakes (8.1% risk), Suspension (6.2% risk).

Fiat Ducato MOT Failure Rate — 15+ Years Old

Q: Is a 15+ year old Fiat Ducato reliable?

Based on 140,463 MOT tests, 15+-year-old Fiat Ducato has a 37.5% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

37.5%

MOT failure rate for 15+-year-old Fiat Ducato vehicles

Based on 140,463 MOT tests

9.5pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 37.5% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (15+ Years)

Which parts of a 15+-year-old Fiat Ducato are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 11.4%

Brakes 8.1%

Suspension 6.2%

Body & Chassis 6.1%

Visibility 4.8%

Tyres 1.6%

Steering 1.0%

How Does This Compare?

Fiat Ducato MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	16.7%	17,946	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	21.9%	55,244	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	25.0%	94,517	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	26.1%	103,252	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	37.5%	140,463	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 15+ year old Fiat Ducato reliable?

15+-year-old Fiat Ducato vehicles have a 37.5% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking lamps & electrics.

What are the common MOT failures on a 15+ year old Fiat Ducato?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 11.4% failure risk
Brakes — 8.1% failure risk
Suspension — 6.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my Fiat Ducato for its MOT?

For a 15+-year-old Fiat Ducato, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 15+-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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