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K578 PLM

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,929 mi
Last recorded41,929 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK578 PLM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 41,929 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 41,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 41,926 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,846 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 41,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 41,554 miles

battery light on

oil leak from crankshaft seal area

rear brake pipe corroded

small corrosion hole behind passenger rear bumper corner but not structial

small leak of exhaust around manifold area

surface rust

Fail 6 Sep 2022 41,554 miles

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

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

battery light on

oil leak from crankshaft seal area

rear brake pipe corroded

small corrosion hole behind passenger rear bumper corner but not structial

small leak of exhaust around manifold area

surface rust

Pass 1 Aug 2020 41,407 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 41,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 41,151 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,401 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 39,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 33,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,008 miles

number plates in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

vehicle generally corrodded underneath

Fail 1 Aug 2013 33,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

number plates in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

vehicle generally corrodded underneath

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,953 miles

battery insecure

offside rear brake binds slightly

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

various metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

windscreen cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2012 32,953 miles

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

battery insecure

offside rear brake binds slightly

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

various metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

windscreen cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,796 miles

offside front tyre worn very low

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

various metal brake pipes becoming corrodded

windscreen cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2011 32,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

considerable surface corsion under vehicle

o/s front wheel arch corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

water in o/s rear lens

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,563 miles

off side front tyre starting to crack

Fail 23 Jun 2010 32,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

off side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,542 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,474 miles

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

o/s/f indicator working atfer being tapped

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,213 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,826 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 31,826 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K578 PLM is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K578 PLM, 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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K578 PLM is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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