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H229 DKH

1990 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,419 mi
Last recorded198,419 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat Ducato76,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 DKH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 198,419 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 198,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 198,418 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 198,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 198,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 195,543 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 195,543 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 194,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 194,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 191,790 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 191,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 186,249 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 186,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 186,053 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 186,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 184,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 177,167 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2011 177,167 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 176,838 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 167,196 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 164,090 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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H229 DKH is a 1990 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H229 DKH, 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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What year was H229 DKH registered?

H229 DKH is a 1990 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H229 DKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H229 DKH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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