MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Both steering rack arms have slight play on the inner joints
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
THIS VEHICLE HAS AREAS OF EXTENSIVE CORROSION OUT OF PERSCRIBED AREAS
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
This vehicle has areas of corrosion that aren't in perscribed areas
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B5 VFM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 VFM, 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 B5 VFM registered?
B5 VFM is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is B5 VFM safe to buy?
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