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H166 HKM

1990 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,963 mi
Last recorded177,963 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 HKM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 177,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 177,963 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 177,963 miles

Fuel system component leaking top of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear spring eye bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement oil soaked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Rear spring eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 165,158 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Most mount perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear spring eye bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear spring eye bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks drop onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 161,494 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 160,047 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 165,738 miles

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

age related corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 7 Jul 2018 160,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold join to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pedal soft with a long travel

Fail 3 Jul 2018 160,028 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts speedo (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold join to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pedal soft with a long travel

Pass 1 Dec 2016 159,881 miles

fuel pump damp

Fail 21 Jul 2015 152,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs deteriorating.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 152,841 miles

front discs deteriorating.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 152,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 152,327 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 149,646 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 146,936 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 146,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 143,446 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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H166 HKM is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,860 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 H166 HKM, 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 36 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H166 HKM is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 December 1990.

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