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BT61 FAO

2012 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,926 mi
Last recorded141,926 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Ducato36,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 FAO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 141,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 139,587 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 159,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 138,298 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 138,294 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 136,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 136,496 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 128,162 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 128,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 117,528 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 117,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine coolant leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 104,641 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 104,641 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 98,792 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 89,409 miles

rear exhaust box rusted but not leaking

Pass 31 May 2016 82,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 77,255 miles

knocking from front strut tops

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,245 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 61,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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BT61 FAO is a 2012 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 36,996 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 BT61 FAO, 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 14 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT61 FAO registered?

BT61 FAO is a 2012 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is BT61 FAO safe to buy?

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