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F961 KMX

1989 Fiat Ducato

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

29,012 mi
Last recorded29,012 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF961 KMX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 29,012 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 28,985 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 28,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 28,463 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 28,463 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 27,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 27,700 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 27,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,774 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 26,771 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,353 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

poor pattern on n/s headlight , the backing in headlight corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2017 26,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

poor pattern on n/s headlight , the backing in headlight corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,603 miles

Front both inner arches starting to signs of corrosion.

Offside Front sharp edges covered with tape

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 25,603 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front both inner arches starting to signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front sharp edges covered with tape

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,987 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded

front wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,590 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 24,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,552 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,197 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 23,157 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,417 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,117 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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F961 KMX is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,339 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 F961 KMX, 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 37 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F961 KMX is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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