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Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca reliable? We analysed 4,888 real MOT tests across 214 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,888 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
75.7%
Typical Mileage
33,757mi
Annual Mileage
1,592mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
25yrs

The Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake binding, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca.

Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

75.6%
2003
75.6%
2002
75.9%
2001

Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

brake binding 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Horn not working 35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Registration plate lamp not working 34
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31

Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
777 mi/yr
Typical
1,592 mi/yr
Average
2,366 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,956 mi/yr

Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2003 2,081 75.6% 21,359 33,757 48,445
2002 2,098 75.6% 21,604 32,720 46,125
2001 618 75.9% 24,438 37,956 50,317

How Long Does a Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca Last?

Based on 214 Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca vehicles on UK roads.

Average
21.6 years
Median
22.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
25 years

Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
33,757 mi
75th Percentile
47,990 mi
95th Percentile
77,206 mi
Max Recorded
383,304 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2001

75.9% MOT pass rate from 618 tests

Year to avoid
2002

75.6% MOT pass rate from 2,098 tests

The best year to buy a used Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.9% across 618 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca THIS CAR 75.7% 4,888 33,757 mi 25 yrs
Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne 77.7% 5,772 36,448 mi 25 yrs
Auto-trail Motorhome 79.9% 4,761 32,360 mi 25 yrs
Auto-trail Ducato 77.9% 3,424 32,989 mi 25 yrs
Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto 85.3% 2,090 55,061 mi 15 yrs

Compared to the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne (77.7% pass rate) and the Auto-trail Motorhome (79.9% pass rate), the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca?

The Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.7% across 4,888 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca are brake binding (150 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (92), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (57). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca owner drives around 1,592 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca models stay on UK roads for around 25 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca reliable?
Based on 4,888 MOT tests, the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca has a 75.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca?
The most common MOT failures are brake binding, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca do per year?
The typical Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca does around 1,592 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca last?
Most Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca models stay on UK roads for around 25 years based on our analysis of 214 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca is 2001 with a 75.9% pass rate across 618 tests.