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J439 KAE

1992 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

191,875 mi
Last recorded191,875 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ439 KAE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 191,875 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 191,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 190,351 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

underneath has corrosion in various places

Fail 29 May 2024 190,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear beam (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

underneath has corrosion in various places

Pass 20 Jul 2022 186,773 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward most arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward most arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 186,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward most arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward most arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 184,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Both leaf springs corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and out riggers on chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 184,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear by front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Both leaf springs corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody and out riggers on chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 181,512 miles

Both front inner arches corroded in several places

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Both headlamps have a minor build up of condensation

Front Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under-body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 181,510 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps have aftermarket bulbs fitted pattern scattered (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Full of water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure and close to floor (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Full of water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis to leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All chassis corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded in several locations

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf-spring also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded in several locations

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf-spring also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 176,768 miles

Both front inner wheel arches are corroded.

Exhaust and clamps corroded.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay - master cylinder to tee slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 176,768 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective damaged (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front inner wheel arches are corroded.

Exhaust and clamps corroded.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay - master cylinder to tee slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 175,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and engine bay metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

complete exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 175,195 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable disconnected, rear cable siezed (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and engine bay metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

complete exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 170,602 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp condensated

Rear nearside+offside leaf springs heavily corroded

entire exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 170,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front headlamp condensated

Rear nearside+offside leaf springs heavily corroded

entire exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 164,381 miles

Engine oil leak

Whole exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 164,381 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 14 (C) (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front c.v. boot very poor andperished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 14 (C) (4.1.E.1)

Whole exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 158,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front exhaust section corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 154,159 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 154,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 148,990 miles

n/s/f bottom suspension joint ball joint rubber gaiter split leaking grease

Fail 15 Mar 2013 148,990 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f bottom suspension joint ball joint rubber gaiter split leaking grease

Pass 22 Mar 2012 144,387 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 144,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 135,833 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 135,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 126,356 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 126,356 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 124,478 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 112,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 112,043 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J439 KAE is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 86,936 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 J439 KAE, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J439 KAE is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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