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E757 UBA

1987 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,572 mi
Last recorded83,572 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat Ducato76,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE757 UBA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 83,572 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 83,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure next to reflector (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obstructed by ladder (0.1 (b))

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

Drivers door requires excessive force to open and close

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 82,666 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 82,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible due to ladder (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2021 78,421 miles

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

wipers slow

Fail 1 Sep 2021 78,310 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure seat base bolt missing and seat turntable not locking in securely (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

wipers slow

Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,867 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering rack

wipers very slow

Fail 13 Aug 2020 77,787 miles

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 Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure door frame and step area _ DANGEROUS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground step wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper motor very slow

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2019 72,246 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake compensator linkage is bent and worn.

Pass 16 Jun 2018 71,707 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake compensater linkage slightly misaligned

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,691 miles

1 x exhaust hanger cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracked

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear brake compensater linkage slightly misaligned

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 9 Jul 2016 71,477 miles

Offside Front brake binding

exhaust fouling

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,427 miles

Oil leak

exhaust fouling

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

exhaust fouling

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,264 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,260 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,929 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 70,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,634 miles

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

n/s/r foot and hand brake down a bit

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,512 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,387 miles

Both Head lamp reflectors starting to tarnish

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

Slight damage front No. plate

Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,729 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 63,219 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 63,215 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E757 UBA is a 1987 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 76,227 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 E757 UBA, 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 39 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E757 UBA is a 1987 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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