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K685 PHU

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,474 mi
Last recorded180,474 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK685 PHU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 180,474 miles

Battery lamp illuminated ½ brightness when running

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 178,735 miles

General surface corrosion to tow bar assembly.

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 178,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Kick up to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Kick up to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

General surface corrosion to tow bar assembly.

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre dated 2011. Replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre dated 2011. Replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 177,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 174,018 miles

Exhaust emits light blue smoke under acceleration.

Front wipers are slow moving across the windscreen possibly a weak motor or seizing linkage

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 174,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits light blue smoke under acceleration.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 173,063 miles

All four tyres are TEN years old

Battery warning lamp on the dash

Front n/s and o/s brake discs are corroded and pitted

Offside Front outer brake pad material is crumbling

Fail 15 Jun 2021 173,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps for driving on the right hand side of the road (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slightly over 30% below the efficiency of the N/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps for driving on the right hand side of the road (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

All four tyres are TEN years old

Battery warning lamp on the dash

Front n/s and o/s brake discs are corroded and pitted

Offside Front outer brake pad material is crumbling

Pass 6 Jul 2019 172,452 miles

fuel pipes under bonnet are perished but not leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2018 171,335 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 171,335 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 69,328 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR FRONT >>> NEW ADVISED (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >>> NEW ADVISED (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2017

Brake pipe excessively chafed N/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR FRONT >>> NEW ADVISED (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >>> NEW ADVISED (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 167,967 miles

Drivers side screen wash poor

Under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 26 May 2016 167,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers side screen wash poor

Under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 May 2015 165,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 165,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 145,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 145,611 miles

n/s/f headlamp aim just in

o/s/f spot lamp not working

Pass 4 Aug 2011 145,146 miles

oil leak off engine

Pass 11 May 2010 144,430 miles

brake warning light on?

Fail 11 May 2010 144,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on?

Pass 6 May 2009 140,417 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 133,796 miles

spare wheel tyre badly perish & canvas showing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 125,810 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 121,115 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 121,115 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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K685 PHU is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K685 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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K685 PHU is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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