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ESZ 9812

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,982 mi
Last recorded43,982 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 9812
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 43,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,242 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the silencer (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 42,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 40,271 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,444 miles

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

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

Various marker lights not working

Fail 21 Jun 2019

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Various marker lights not working

Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,240 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,196 miles

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

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

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

wheel bearings small play x4

Pass 25 Apr 2015 29,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 27,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front brake pipe mounting points slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 25,100 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 25,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,783 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,079 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,754 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,602 miles

replacement test due to wrong milage on first test

Fail 15 Jun 2006 175,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 175,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 17,483 miles

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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ESZ 9812 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESZ 9812, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ESZ 9812 registered?

ESZ 9812 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ESZ 9812 safe to buy?

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