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G448 XKV

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,025 mi
Last recorded73,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 XKV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 73,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2024 72,681 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 71,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 69,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,644 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 67,581 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle has age related surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2017 66,412 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 64,701 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 62,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 60,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,889 miles

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

both outer cv boots perished

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

headlamp reflectors deteriorated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,889 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

both outer cv boots perished

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

headlamp reflectors deteriorated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 55,824 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cv boots age cracking

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

general underbody serface rust

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,364 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

all exhaust mounts perished and split

both rear leaf springs in poor condition

n/s/r to o/s/r metal brake pipe poorly fitted

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 11 Aug 2009 53,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

all exhaust mounts perished and split

both rear leaf springs in poor condition

n/s/r to o/s/r metal brake pipe poorly fitted

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,672 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension rusting badly

n/s+o/s front chassis rusting heavly

Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,665 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both rear tyres badly worn on outter edges

exhaust rubbers perished

play in n/s seat runners but seat secure

Fail 2 Aug 2007 51,665 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both rear tyres badly worn on outer edges

exhaust support rubbers perished

play in n/s seat runners but seat secure

Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,294 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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G448 XKV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G448 XKV, 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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G448 XKV is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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