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F852 CYA

1988 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,519 mi
Last recorded87,519 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF852 CYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 87,519 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 87,498 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 86,866 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 86,850 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators not working when brakes on (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,703 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 86,275 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 86,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 85,728 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 85,728 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 May 2019 81,631 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 78,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 73,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 67,320 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 63,803 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 61,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 59,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 56,214 miles

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

Nearside rear service brake efficiency low

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

Pass 10 May 2010 55,791 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 52,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 52,099 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 47,047 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,372 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 42,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2006 42,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F852 CYA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,626 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 F852 CYA, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F852 CYA registered?

F852 CYA is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F852 CYA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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