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A16 VJA

2016 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

100,870 mi
Last recorded100,870 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Ducato49,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VJA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 100,870 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 100,850 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 160,747 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 99,537 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 99,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 148,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 148,603 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 120,859 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 120,859 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,009 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 94,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 88,932 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,822 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,837 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,488 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Sep 2020 63,469 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels after handbrake used (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,400 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 29,400 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 18,076 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 51,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both sides low readings (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,472 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,348 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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A16 VJA is a 2016 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 49,643 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 A16 VJA, 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 10 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A16 VJA is a 2016 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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