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8492 FM

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,879 mi
Last recorded103,879 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8492 FM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 103,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside sill lip area corroded

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 4 Mar 2025 100,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle generally covered in underseal,in and out of prescribed areas

Pass 20 Mar 2024 96,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 96,760 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 96,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 93,821 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 93,821 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside under sealed

Fail 6 Aug 2021 92,159 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front inner arch marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside under sealed

Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,926 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Aug 2020 89,926 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,195 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edges very slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat cushion missing from seat

underbody undersealed

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,808 miles

nearside rear tyre badly perished and sterting to wear out of shape, advise replace.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,792 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,216 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 67,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 64,225 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,225 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,843 miles

n/s outter sill corrison

Fail 28 Jan 2011 59,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s outter sill corrison

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,619 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/ wiper poor

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,288 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 36,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 27,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,396 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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8492 FM is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8492 FM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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8492 FM is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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