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ADZ 9559

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,961 mi
Last recorded135,961 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADZ 9559
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 135,961 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 134,695 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 134,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 134,006 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 132,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 132,267 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side SECOND AXLE (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,975 miles

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

advisory exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2018 31,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and centre (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advisory exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 131,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 128,381 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 128,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 128,297 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 28,260 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 May 2013 12,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing low and perished

Pass 14 May 2012 125,702 miles

Oil leak

offside front and nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2011 120,735 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 118,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 15,140 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 109,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,185 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 101,101 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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ADZ 9559 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ADZ 9559, 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 ADZ 9559 registered?

ADZ 9559 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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