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L20 TKJ

1997 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,347 mi
Last recorded90,347 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 TKJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 90,347 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 8,680 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 83,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch corroded. Not a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (front) corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at join to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front lower chassis leg corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/wheel arch corroded. Not a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at join to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 81,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel arch and jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (front) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (rear) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 81,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel arch and jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (front) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (rear) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

the exhaust system is corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2021 78,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail x 2 (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

the exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 74,829 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 74,824 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towbar coupling too weak Excess corrosion to tow hitch crossmember (6.1.6 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall deteriating

Offside Bonnet hinge broken

Offside Front Tyre side wall deteriating

Fail 1 Nov 2017 72,977 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall deteriating

Offside Bonnet hinge broken

Offside Front Tyre side wall deteriating

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,381 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 71,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,672 miles

Bolt on fron cross member thet supports the rad and wiring has slight corrosion but not considered to be excessive

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,167 miles

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

front cross member under radiator corroded but does not effect brakes steering or suspension

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,650 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,756 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,829 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,964 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 53,541 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,989 miles

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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L20 TKJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 L20 TKJ, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L20 TKJ registered?

L20 TKJ is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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