Fiat Ducato
Registered from 1990 to 2023.
About this model
The Fiat Ducato is a light commercial vehicle jointly developed by FCA Italy and PSA Group, and mainly manufactured by Sevel, a joint venture between the two companies since 1981. It has also been sold as the Citroën C25, Peugeot J5, Alfa Romeo AR6, Talbot Express, and later as the Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper, and Peugeot Boxer, from 1994 onwards. It entered the North American market as the Ram ProMaster in May 2014 as a 2014 model.
From the Wikipedia article Fiat Ducato, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2008 2.3 diesel. 527 of 3,255 tests failed, 16%.
Better than 91% of 2008 cars. The typical one fails 26%, across 922 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 46% | 241 |
| Brakes | 31% | 163 |
| Suspension | 22% | 114 |
| Visibility | 20% | 108 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 19% | 98 |
| Body and structure | 15% | 78 |
The defects inspectors cite
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 31% of its failures
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Suspension — 22% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 19% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 46% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 20% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Body and structure — 15% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 180–200k miles this one fails 41% of its inspections, against the 29% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 12% | 11% | 168 | |
| 20–40k miles | 12% | 16% | 1,311 | |
| 40–60k miles | 16% | 20% | 1,049 | |
| 60–80k miles | 21% | 24% | 341 | |
| 80–100k miles | 19% | 27% | 111 | |
| 100–120k miles | 34% | 29% | 61 | |
| 120–140k miles | 31% | 29% | 52 | |
| 140–160k miles | 38% | 30% | 53 | |
| 160–180k miles | 28% | 30% | 40 | |
| 180–200k miles | 41% | 29% | 34 |
3,220 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.2 diesel · 138 hp · 2285 kg · 3304 mm wheelbase · 8.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 2.3 diesel · 147 hp · 2367 kg · 3461 mm wheelbase · 10.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.3 diesel · 144 hp · 2311 kg · 3287 mm wheelbase · 10.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.3 diesel · 140 hp · 2302 kg · 3390 mm wheelbase · 10.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.3 diesel · 143 hp · 2265 kg · 3382 mm wheelbase · 8.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.3 diesel · 142 hp · 2343 kg · 3441 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.3 diesel · 146 hp · 2262 kg · 3419 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.3 diesel · 138 hp · 2266 kg · 3399 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.3 diesel · 135 hp · 2254 kg · 3368 mm wheelbase · 6.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.3 diesel · 133 hp · 2210 kg · 3344 mm wheelbase · 6.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.3 diesel · 129 hp · 2286 kg · 3373 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.3 diesel · 121 hp · 2233 kg · 3389 mm wheelbase · 7.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00067/20
The incorrectly installed positive cable of the generator may come into contact with the drive shaft. This may lead to a short-circuit and, in some cases, to a fire in the vehicle.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00193/24
Hydraulic oil may leak from the high-pressure line. This could lead to reduced steering assistance, requiring increased force to turn the steering wheel while driving. Moreover, leaking hydraulic oil could splash onto the exhaust system, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00224/22
The side-marker lights may be non-functioning.As a result, the vehicle may not be seen at all, or may be seen too late, from the side when it is dark or in the twilight, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01366/21
The seat-belt anchorage on the seat swivel plate may not have been manufactured correctly. This could seriously impair the restraining function of the seat belt In the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0285/18
The intercooler sleeve may detach from the throttle body. The fault could lead to a road accident.
Recall of the product from end users