1993 · 31 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1993 Fiat Ducato MOT pass rate and common faults

339 MOT tests in 2024. 48.1% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

71Well below average
Passed first time48.1%
Failed or needed repairs51.9%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 339 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.8%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam5.3%
  7. Headlamp: insecure5.0%
  8. Individual direction indicators: not working4.7%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics85.5%
  2. Brakes40.1%
  3. Body & chassis27.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)16.2%
  5. Suspension12.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  7. Steering5.3%
  8. Tyres4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play19.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.3%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure10.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 1993 Fiat Ducato?

In 2024, 48.1% of 1993 Fiat Ducato cars passed their MOT first time, across 339 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Fiat Ducato?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1993 Fiat Ducato reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 71, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).