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H53 BAL

1991 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

217,927 mi
Last recorded217,927 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Fiat Ducato82,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH53 BAL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 217,927 miles

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED & IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 17 Jun 2025 217,923 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Leaf springs in poor condition corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 215,377 miles

BRAKE LOAD SENSE VALVE SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN

OIL LEAK BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSES PERISHED

Fail 2 Jul 2021 215,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fault with indicator and side light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension link arm bushes cracked and in poor conditon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Load sense valve dust cover split

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear leaf springs corroded

Sump corroded and in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2020 210,561 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW INNER EDGE BOTH

Fail 29 Jun 2020 210,556 miles

Emissions not tested MAJOR LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 207,347 miles

Front brake hoses in very poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 207,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake hoses in very poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 202,897 miles

Nearside Front One of the nearside front hoses is in poor condition.

Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre cracked on outer side wall and in poor very condition

Offside Front One of the offside front brake hoses is in poor condition.

Offside Front o/s/f brake pipe in poor condition adjacent to steering rack.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 199,511 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CHAFFING

FRONT BRAKE HOSES POOR CONDITION

INDICATOR FLASH RATE POOR

O/S MIRROR BROKEN

slight blue smoke from engine

Fail 13 Jun 2017 199,511 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE HOSES CHAFFING

FRONT BRAKE HOSES POOR CONDITION

INDICATOR FLASH RATE POOR

O/S MIRROR BROKEN

Pass 2 Apr 2016 195,822 miles

battery light on dash board

plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 192,491 miles

battery light on.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 187,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 180,803 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 180,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 179,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 178,897 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 13 May 2008 170,744 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 170,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 161,839 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 154,408 miles

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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H53 BAL is a 1991 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 H53 BAL, 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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H53 BAL is a 1991 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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