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BJ16 DCE

2016 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

214,599 mi
Last recorded214,599 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Ducato49,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 DCE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 214,599 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 214,599 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 214,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 213,642 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 185,185 miles

Excessive free-play detected at parking brake lever

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked / damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper arm / linkage worn and resulting in excessive movement

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 185,185 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Excessive free-play detected at parking brake lever

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked / damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper arm / linkage worn and resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 151,611 miles

Excessive free-play detected at parking brake lever

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked / damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 151,605 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Engine coolant / antifreeze level low

Excessive free-play detected at parking brake lever

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked / damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,346 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 74,378 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,645 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 52,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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BJ16 DCE is a 2016 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 49,643 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 BJ16 DCE, 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 10 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ16 DCE is a 2016 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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