Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,210 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 29.6%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato MOT Reliability Overview
The Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,210 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 7 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.4% and a failure rate of 29.6%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato earns a "Very Good" reliability rating. The average Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato presents for MOT with approximately 31,597 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2009 models achieve the highest pass rate at 92.6%, while 2006 models have the lowest at 63.5%. This 29.1 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato is Brakes, affecting 26.0% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 14.4%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 14.0%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 30.7% | 371 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.4% | 332 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.4% | 162 |
| 4 | Tyres | 8.3% | 101 |
| 5 | Driver's View Of The Road | 7.3% | 88 |
| 6 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 5.5% | 66 |
| 7 | Visibility | 3.3% | 40 |
| 8 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 2.2% | 27 |
| 9 | Steering | 2.1% | 26 |
| 10 | Body, Structure And General Items | 1.0% | 12 |
| 11 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.7% | 9 |
| 12 | Non-component Advisories | 0.4% | 5 |
| 13 | Items Not Tested | 0.4% | 5 |
| 14 | Registration Plates And Vin | 0.4% | 5 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 31,597 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 9.70 | 30.7% | 371 |
| Brakes | 8.68 | 27.4% | 332 |
| Suspension | 4.24 | 13.4% | 162 |
| Visibility | 3.35 | 10.6% | 128 |
| Tyres | 2.64 | 8.3% | 101 |
| Body & Structure | 2.04 | 6.5% | 78 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.71 | 2.2% | 27 |
| Steering | 0.68 | 2.1% | 26 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.24 | 0.7% | 9 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.13 | 0.4% | 5 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.13 | 0.4% | 5 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.13 | 0.4% | 5 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato has 31,597 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 9.37% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato MOT Data
The Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,210 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 7 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.4% and a failure rate of 29.6%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Fiat Ducato is likely to perform.
Brakes — 26.0% of failures
Brakes issues account for 26.0% of MOT failures on the Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 14.4% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 14.4% of MOT failures on the Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 14.0% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 14.0% of MOT failures on the Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,210 MOT tests in our database, the Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato has an overall pass rate of 70.4% (29.6% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato?
The top 3 reasons a Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (26.0%), 2. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.4%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (14.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato reliable?
With a 29.6% MOT failure rate, the Fiat Ducato is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Ci Motorhome Fiat Ducato?
Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (26.0%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.4%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (14.0%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.