Fiat Burstner a747-2 active vs Fiat Ducato: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Fiat Burstner a747-2 active
59%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Fiat Ducato
75%
MOT pass rate · 145,137 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Fiat Burstner a747-2 active (59%) and Fiat Ducato (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Fiat Burstner a747-2 active | Fiat Ducato |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 59% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 41% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 49,577 mi | 93,121 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 145,137 |
Most common faults
Fiat Burstner a747-2 active
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Fiat Ducato
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Fiat Burstner a747-2 active (59%) and Fiat Ducato (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.