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952 HYO

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,433 mi
Last recorded61,433 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration952 HYO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 61,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 58,867 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 54,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 52,544 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 50,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 49,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 48,728 miles

front cross member slight corrosion

Fail 18 May 2015 48,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross member slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,277 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,851 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 42,843 miles

OSR Seat belt removed by customer

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,843 miles

OSR Seat belt removed by customer

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,980 miles

Front discs pitted

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 41,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs pitted

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 41,208 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,208 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 39,575 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wheel Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wheel Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,761 miles

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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952 HYO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 952 HYO, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 952 HYO registered?

952 HYO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is 952 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 952 HYO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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