Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca
From 245 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 24 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 24 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 12 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 12 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 11 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 8 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 8 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.1% of Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 11.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £169.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 70.2% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2002 | 75% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ducato 15 Lwb Td Cariocas tested had between 39,896 and 63,039 miles on the clock.
At 50,265 median miles, the Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca has 0.056 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca MOT pass rate?
The Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca has a 71.8% MOT pass rate based on 245 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca?
The most common MOT failure on the Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Auto-Trail Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca is 50,265 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 39,896 and 63,039 miles.
Buying a used Ducato 15 Lwb Td Carioca?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £169 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 49.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.