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B548 KWV

1985 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,929 mi
Last recorded104,929 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB548 KWV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,929 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wheel arches and osr bumper heavily taped as temp repair

Fail 2 Jun 2009 104,929 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wheel arches and osr bumper heavily taped as temp repair

Pass 5 Jun 2008 103,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f track rod end and ball joint rubbers split

Fail 5 Jun 2008 103,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f track rod end and ball joint rubbers split

Fail 21 May 2008 103,175 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 May 2007 102,515 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 102,509 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 99,702 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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B548 KWV is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 75,717 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 B548 KWV, 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 41 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B548 KWV is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 February 1985.

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