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M15 VLX

1997 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

145,798 mi
Last recorded145,798 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 VLX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 145,798 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded and greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

General under vehicle corrosion inc. suspension components

Offside Front Weld repair undersealed

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 145,798 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted to halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded and greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

General under vehicle corrosion inc. suspension components

Offside Front Weld repair undersealed

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 145,798 miles

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

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Step corrosion

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 145,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted consistent with lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light under-body corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2023 145,798 miles

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 145,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 145,756 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 145,756 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 144,944 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible pipe to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 144,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexible pipe to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 143,777 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 143,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 141,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 141,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 139,683 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 138,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 137,266 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 134,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 132,780 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 132,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 130,313 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 130,306 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

N/S/R upper indicator not working

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 127,636 miles

Exhaust rubber missing

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 127,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust rubber missing

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 204,072 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 99,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,815 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 192,286 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front crossmember under radiator corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 192,286 miles

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

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

front crossmember under radiator corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 185,853 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 185,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M15 VLX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 M15 VLX, 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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M15 VLX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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