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B5 KJN

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,880 mi
Last recorded77,880 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 KJN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 77,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger behind axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 77,229 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 77,229 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 77,209 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Macpherson strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 77,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill at base of B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step paneling at base of B post. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 76,355 miles

Lower front step paneling corroded outside of prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,551 miles

Nearside door sill beginning to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,450 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 73,450 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 72,495 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,137 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 65,137 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,247 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,435 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 11 Sep 2012 57,429 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,541 miles

front brake pads are wearing low

near side front brake disc is heavily coroded

slight wear play atnear side front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2011 54,541 miles

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

front brake pads are wearing low

near side front brake disc is heavily coroded

slight wear play atnear side front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Sep 2010 52,122 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,122 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,212 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 49,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 38,525 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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B5 KJN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B5 KJN, 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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B5 KJN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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