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M169 VNU

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,557 mi
Last recorded60,557 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM169 VNU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 60,557 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 60,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 60,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch near front lower beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower beam supporting radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,364 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 60,363 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 59,938 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Inner wheel arch (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner seal near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,758 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 57,252 miles

front n/s side marker light not working

rear o/s side marker light not working

Pass 23 May 2018 55,241 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill badly corroded

Off side side marker not working

Offside Front Inner Sill badly corroded

Offside Front Outer Sill badly corrded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Cross member badly corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 52,582 miles

Front Sills and jacking points corroded

Front radiator support panel heavily corroded

general corrosion underside

Fail 12 Apr 2017 52,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported All Nearside mounts (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Sills and jacking points heavily corroded

Front radiator panel heavily corroded

Nearside exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,093 miles

Front cross member & floor starting to corrode

exhaust rubbers need replacing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Front cross member & floor starting to corrode

exhaust rubbers need replacing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,818 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 45,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 41,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 38,445 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,115 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,511 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,923 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 36,921 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

battery light on

drivers headlight dim

Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,564 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 135,535 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,716 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 21 Jun 2007 29,710 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener fractured (2.5.C.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,332 miles

as per last vt32 31/05/2006

Fail 31 May 2006 29,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

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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M169 VNU is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,584 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 M169 VNU, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M169 VNU is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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