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L5 BKM

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,490 mi
Last recorded96,490 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BKM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 96,490 miles

Underbody covered with under seal

Fail 10 May 2025 96,455 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Underbody covered with under seal

Pass 19 Dec 2024 97,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,187 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,983 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 93,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,099 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 91,098 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,518 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 87,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 875,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 87,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 83,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,706 miles

n/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,221 miles

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

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

corrosion to inner wheel arch causing a hole, not within the prescribed areas

Fail 11 Jul 2014 79,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

corrosion to inner wheel arch causing a hole, not within the prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,732 miles

Cracking to offside rear tyre wall.

Nearside rear, upper position light inoperative.

Offside front tyre close to limit at inner edge.

Fail 10 Jun 2013 71,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear, upper position light inoperative.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre close to limit at inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2012 66,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake wear indicator wire broken

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 28 May 2012 66,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak on engine

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake wear indicator wire broken

Pass 31 May 2011 62,712 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 62,706 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,745 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,746 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 53,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,136 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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L5 BKM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 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 L5 BKM, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L5 BKM is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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