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K289 GBD

1993 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

42,999 mi
Last recorded42,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 GBD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 42,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers mounted upside down

Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,999 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers mounted upside down

Fail 5 Sep 2022 42,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers mounted upside down

Fail 30 Mar 2022 42,999 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear shockers fitted upside down

Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,999 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,999 miles

Rear shock absorbers left and right fitted upside down

Fail 15 Oct 2019 42,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

smoke not tested can not open drivers door

Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,999 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,999 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both and coil springs corroded (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have condensation in kight (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened nearside and offside both corroded and fixings (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 42,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both and coil springs corroded (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have condensation in kight (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened nearside and offside both corroded and fixings (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,999 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 42,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,999 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,999 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 31 Jan 2013 42,999 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,999 miles

o/s/f tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 24 Jan 2012 42,999 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,999 miles

Front exhaust pipe corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroding

Offside front tyre perishing

Rubber exhaust mounts perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,999 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 42,999 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 26,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 23,774 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 23,760 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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K289 GBD is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 83,545 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 K289 GBD, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K289 GBD is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 April 1993.

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