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K438 PHU

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,557 mi
Last recorded151,557 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 PHU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 151,557 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack end

both front inner wings corroded

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Jun 2019 151,519 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack end

both front inner wings corroded

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Jun 2018 149,311 miles

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

Headlamp masks fitted at time of test

vehicle heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 24 May 2018 149,238 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Dipping to right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 146,396 miles

Offside Front inner arch slightly corroded

exhaust noisy

Fail 5 Jul 2016 146,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front inner arch slightly corroded

exhaust noisy

Pass 18 May 2015 143,068 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 43,054 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 143,038 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 143,034 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 143,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 143,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 137,638 miles

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

advance corrosion on n/s body sill

Fail 22 Jul 2008 137,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

advance corrosion on n/s body sill

exhaust mountings cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2007 131,101 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 131,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 124,249 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 124,249 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 118,775 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 118,775 miles

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

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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K438 PHU is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K438 PHU, 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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K438 PHU is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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