Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 1,050 tests, the Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca passes its MOT 75.0% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (27.5% fail rate), the Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca comes out 2.5pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.9% of all tests — 3.9 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, service brake performance and wipers — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 85 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.4% versus 24.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 26.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 134 | 73.9% | 26.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 443 | 76.1% | 23.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 466 | 74.5% | 25.5% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 146 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.0% | 105 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.6% | 90 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.9% | 83 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.9% | 72 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.3% | 24 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.1% | 22 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 85 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 65 |
| 3 | Wipers | 49 |
| 4 | Chassis condition | 44 |
| 5 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 43 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 42 |
| 7 | Prescribed areas | 41 |
| 8 | Outline marker lamp | 40 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 26.8% | 281 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.7% | 249 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 19.2% | 202 |
| 4 | Tyres | 15.9% | 167 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 161 |
| 6 | Steering | 8.8% | 92 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 141 | 24.1% |
| 30-60k | 650 | 23.1% |
| 60-90k | 204 | 27.5% |
| 90-120k | 34 | 29.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 220 | 23.6% |
| 2022 | 225 | 26.7% |
| 2023 | 215 | 23.7% |
| 2024 | 200 | 26.0% |
| 2025 | 190 | 24.7% |
What to check before buying a Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (8.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca?
75.0% of the 1,050 Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 24.9% fail rate, across model years 2001–2004.
What does the Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.9% of tests, then brakes (10.0%).
How much does mileage affect Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca MOT results?
Fail rates run at 24.1% for cars in the 0-30k band and 29.4% for 90-120k, a 5.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,050 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.