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A455 SKM

1983 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2428cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,435 mi
Last recorded112,435 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1983 Fiat Ducato90,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA455 SKM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,428cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 112,435 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 112,411 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2012 112,418 miles

near side rear service brake effort slightly low

off side front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

several other areas of body rusting especially on body sides seen behind rear wheels

Fail 9 Feb 2012 112,409 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side rear service brake effort slightly low

off side front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

several other areas of body rusting especially on body sides seen behind rear wheels

Pass 1 Mar 2011 112,415 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 112,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 112,412 miles

numerous oil leaks

off side and near side rear inner wheel arch areas extensively rusted behid wheels and several other areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

Fail 9 Feb 2010 112,409 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

numerous oil leaks

off side and near side rear inner wheel arch areas extensively rusted behid wheels and several other areas of underbody rusting or previously repaired

Pass 12 Jan 2009 11,860 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 11,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 101,790 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 101,559 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f iner chassi getting corred

safere oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 97,319 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 97,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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A455 SKM is a 1983 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,428cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 90,088 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 A455 SKM, 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 43 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A455 SKM registered?

A455 SKM is a 1983 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A455 SKM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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