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B16 ODT

1997 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,669 mi
Last recorded79,669 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ODT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 79,669 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 79,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 78,922 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 78,920 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,546 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 75,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,763 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 slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 70,326 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 70,308 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,404 miles

age related surface rust to osf inner drivers step

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,917 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 67,154 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak major. ()

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear this tyre is cracked and perishing. 195.70.15C 104/102 R

Fail 12 Dec 2017 67,146 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Central Front Lower Oil leak major. ()

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear this tyre is cracked and perishing. 195.70.15C 104/102 R

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,856 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 65,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 63,494 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,906 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,620 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,152 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,204 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,944 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,464 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,327 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,219 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 37,218 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,402 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,170 miles

o/s/r number plate light faulty †slight play at both front wheel bearings

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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B16 ODT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B16 ODT, 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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B16 ODT is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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