2014 Fiat Ducato — MOT failures & pass rate
13,354 MOT tests on the 2014 Fiat Ducato are in this dataset, and 88.3% of them passed. That is 11.3 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 23.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.4% of all tests — 4.8 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 539 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 23.9% once past 150k — 2.9× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 12.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.4% | 1,116 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.6% | 477 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 334 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.5% | 328 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.9% | 256 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.4% | 192 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 539 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 284 |
| 3 | Wipers | 264 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 239 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 233 |
| 6 | Outline marker lamp | 214 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 12.1% | 1,618 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.4% | 1,126 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.1% | 953 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 741 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.9% | 514 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.7% | 356 |
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 | 6,462 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 4,009 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,039 | 18.9% |
| 90-120k | 666 | 20.9% |
| 120-150k | 528 | 25.2% |
| 150k+ | 623 | 23.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,623 | 10.4% |
| 2022 | 2,645 | 10.5% |
| 2023 | 2,709 | 12.7% |
| 2024 | 2,681 | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 2,696 | 13.0% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Ducato
On a 2014 Ducato, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.6% 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.
- Visibility (2.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Fiat Ducatos pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 13,354 2014 Fiat Ducato MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Fiat Ducato?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.4% of tests, followed by brakes (3.6%).
Does the 2014 Ducato get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 23.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,354 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.