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M490 VAU

1995 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

90,269 mi
Last recorded90,269 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 90,269 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 90,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret to engine bay corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 89,475 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 89,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 89,233 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 89,189 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst on roller test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner sill / step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst on brake roller test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,817 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member / radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in engine bay corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 88,817 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing / 2005 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member / radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in engine bay corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 88,023 miles

Nearside undersill badly holed & corroded

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

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

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

repairs sealed over-unable to inspect fully

Fail 17 Jan 2022 88,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near subframe mounting area (under arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside under sill holed & corroded

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,306 miles

Nearside Front undersill holed & corroded

Offside Front corrosion to subframe mounting area

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

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

power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded/front

Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front undersill holed & corroded

Offside Front corrosion to subframe mounting area

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,541 miles

Offside 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 26 Mar 2018 78,845 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 78,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,442 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 76,442 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 73,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 73,721 miles

front brake application uneven 34% imbalanced (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside top marker lamp damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2015 71,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside top marker lamp damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2014 69,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre has tears caused by separation or partial failure of ti,s structure

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,058 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre has tears caused by separation or partial failure of ti,s structure

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,907 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 68,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,603 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,166 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 52,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member slightly corroded

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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M490 VAU is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 M490 VAU, 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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M490 VAU is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 July 1995.

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