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M557 YDM

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,371 mi
Last recorded69,371 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 YDM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 69,371 miles

All tyres are 10+ years old

Exhaust noisy Centre section internals insecure but not seriously affecting noise levels at this time (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 69,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point excessively corroded visible through purpose placed holes in jacking point adjacent to suspension arm mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area excessively corroded and has spread to within prescribed area for suspension strut upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point excessively corroded visible through purpose placed holes in jacking point adjacent to suspension arm mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective multiple defective exhaust mountings but system still adequately supported at this time (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box internal structure loose but not affecting noise/performance at this time

both front inner wheel arches excessively corroded but not in any prescribed area at this time (marked)

Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,146 miles

Front Both inner steps have covering of underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,960 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 68,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing near brake pipe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 68,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,717 miles

Exhaust rubber mounting worn

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Slight rusting on o/s and n/s outriger.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,346 miles

Nearside Door step area slight rusting.

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 66,345 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Door step area slight rusting.

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,877 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 64,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under battery. (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,229 miles

Exhaust mounting rubber crackings

Oil leak

power steering pipes rusted.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 61,268 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,078 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,081 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,956 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,667 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,371 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 45,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,343 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 39,337 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,309 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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M557 YDM is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M557 YDM, 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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What year was M557 YDM registered?

M557 YDM is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 March 1995.

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