Fiat Ducato: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.5% of Fiat Ducato MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1989, 1991 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1,687 | 16.6% |
| 1990 | 2,384 | 15.4% |
| 1991 | 2,238 | 16.1% |
| 1992 | 2,609 | 15.3% |
| 1994 | 2,207 | 13.9% |
| 1995 | 2,533 | 13.9% |
| 1996 | 4,343 | 14.8% |
| 1997 | 5,699 | 13.0% |
| 1998 | 7,396 | 12.3% |
| 1999 | 8,787 | 11.9% |
| 2000 | 9,782 | 11.9% |
| 2001 | 11,862 | 12.0% |
| 2002 | 13,696 | 10.9% |
| 2007 | 31,624 | 7.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.