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C133 ASL

1985 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Fiat Ducato75,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC133 ASL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle and under wheel arches have been wax oiled

Fail 5 Dec 2024 91,234 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle and under wheel arches have been wax oiled

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,209 miles

both rear inner wheel arches are holed/corroded but not in a prescribed area

slight oil

under vehicle including under wheel arches have been wax oiled

Fail 15 Nov 2023 91,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users the engine as over heated and emptied coolant out of the expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear inner wheel arches are holed/corroded but not in a prescribed area

slight oil

under vehicle including under wheel arches have been wax oiled

Pass 6 Dec 2022 90,724 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed.corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed.corroded but not in a prescribed area

aux belt loose

under vehicle and under wheel arches heavily wax oiled

Fail 1 Dec 2022 90,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed.corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed.corroded but not in a prescribed area

aux belt loose

under vehicle and under wheel arches heavily wax oiled

Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,691 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 90,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 89,746 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,136 miles

No Passenger Seat Fitted At Time Of Test

Fail 13 Jun 2017 89,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe To Manifold (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No Passenger Seat Fitted At Time Of Test

Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,390 miles

chassis number corroded

exhaust leaking from manifold/downpipe gasket

front suspension bushes perrished

passenger seat removed at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2016 88,383 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chassis number corroded

front suspension bushes perrished

passenger seat removed at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2015 88,113 miles

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

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

front suspension bushes corroded

indicators flashing slowly

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 88,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front suspension bushes corroded

indicators flashing slowly

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,797 miles

both front sills slightly corroded near step.

front brake discs rough on inner edges.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,867 miles

Front disc rough.

front sill slight corrosion nearside and offside near wheel arch.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 87,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front disc rough.

front sill slight corrosion nearside and offside near wheel arch.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,674 miles

Corrosion in O/S & N/S front & rear inner wings outside area

Corrosion in O/S & N/S front chassis outside area

Corrosion in both outer sills outside area

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,958 miles

Battery lose

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 May 2012 86,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery lose

Pass 27 May 2011 86,110 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front brake calipers corroded all bleed nipples siezed

both rear brake backplates corroded, not seriously weakened

nearside and offside door sills heavily corroded and front jacking points not within 30cms of componment mounting. offside sill has been repaired, seems solid

rear suspension very hard, plenty of clearance to arches, no bumpstops fitted

Fail 20 May 2011 86,100 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front brake calipers corroded all bleed nipples siezed

both rear brake backplates corroded, not seriously weakened

nearside and offside door sills heavily corroded and front jacking points not within 30cms of componment mounting. offside sill has been repaired, seems solid

Pass 26 May 2010 85,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hanbrake cable outer casings deteriorated

rear brake backplates corroded

rear suspension bonded rubber blocks deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2010 85,317 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hanbrake cable outer casings deteriorated

rear brake backplates corroded

rear suspension bonded rubber blocks deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all front suspension components corroded not weakened

corrosion front jacking points

indicators slow, speed up with engine speed

nearside front brake hose ferules corroded

rubber block suspension on rear

Fail 30 Mar 2009 84,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all front suspension components corroded not weakened

corrosion front jacking points

indicators slow, speed up with engine speed

nearside front brake hose ferules corroded

rubber block suspension on rear

Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,256 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 83,441 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 83,433 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C133 ASL is a 1985 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 C133 ASL, 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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C133 ASL is a 1985 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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