Does the Fiat Ducato fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Fiat Ducato records 12.34 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 32.90 expected for a lcv of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−20.56, 95% interval −20.73 to −20.38). It ranks 684 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Fiat Ducato by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Fiat Ducato 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”, recorded 27,096 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 27,096 | 6.46 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7,893 | 1.88 |
| A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3,429 | 0.82 |
| A wheel bearing excessively rough | 2,422 | 0.58 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 2,071 | 0.49 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 419,222 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Fiat Ducato gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
16.0% of Fiat Ducato MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 1,844 miles later (44,941 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 44,941 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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