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A12 AHW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,703 mi
Last recorded71,703 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 71,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 66,956 miles

Coolant leak heater matrix ()

Nearside Rear tyre manufactured 1998

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills, also base of rear quarter panels corroded to excess, not within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 66,956 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector spill off (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak heater matrix ()

Nearside Rear tyre manufactured 1998

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills, also base of rear quarter panels corroded to excess, not within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 58,989 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 52,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around rear load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wing panels by flexi hose supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 52,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around rear load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wing panels by flexi hose supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 7 Jan 2021 42,533 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 39,707 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 39,707 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,371 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,793 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,533 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 25,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,411 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,312 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,393 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,496 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 13,800 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,899 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 12,148 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,745 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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A12 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 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 A12 AHW, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 AHW registered?

A12 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is A12 AHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 AHW shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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