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L452 UHW

1994 Fiat Ducato

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,109 mi
Last recorded59,109 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 UHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 58,682 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 58,662 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2023 58,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 56,893 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,669 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 55,664 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,008 miles

under vehicle covered by substance, unable to check properly

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,443 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 42,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,932 miles

Exhaust blow at front section area.

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

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at centre section.

N/S/F Metal brake pipes corroded (inner wheel arch area).

O/S/R Brake binding.

Slight wear in N/S/R Wheel bearing.

Slight wear in O/S Track rod end.

Wear in both intermediate steering rack arms inner joints.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,627 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,627 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,403 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,025 miles

ADVISE.FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING. REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED.

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

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,621 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 35,621 miles

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

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

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

ROAD CHAMP 771. 185/R14/C. 102/100N.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,584 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,112 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 27,112 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L452 UHW is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 81,006 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 L452 UHW, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L452 UHW is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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