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H394 KDY

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

228,159 mi
Last recorded228,159 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH394 KDY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 228,159 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2026 228,156 miles

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 227,684 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 227,681 miles

Exhaust system insecure all rubbers broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 226,852 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leaks but not excesive

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 May 2023 225,471 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil leak

suspension components corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 225,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 224,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3 missing and 3 rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 224,153 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 3 missing and 3 rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 223,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 223,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 222,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 222,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box cracked at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 220,944 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe rubber broke but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 220,931 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine/ gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe rubber broke but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 217,028 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis rusty

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak bad gearbox oil leak

Oil leak engine

Fail 23 Mar 2018 217,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

All six exhaust rubber ring badly perished

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

Nearside Front chassis rusty

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak bad gearbox oil leak

Oil leak engine

Pass 16 Mar 2017 214,888 miles

5 rubber exhaust o rings perished and split

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 214,888 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

5 rubber exhaust o rings perished and split

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

Nearside Rear hub bearing not tested due to brake binding

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 211,822 miles

All exhaust rubber rings badly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner rack joint worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear spring rear eye bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 211,822 miles

All exhaust rubber rings badly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside inner rack joint worn

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear spring rear eye bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 207,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2015 207,036 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty

n/s/r hub bearing not checked

Pass 6 Mar 2014 203,958 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 203,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 200,830 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamp beam image only just up to M O T standard

Fail 22 Mar 2013 200,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamp beam image only just up to M O T standard

Pass 9 Mar 2012 196,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 196,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs rusty and pitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 193,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 188,267 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 188,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H394 KDY is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

Across all 1991 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 82,806 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H394 KDY, 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 35 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H394 KDY is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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