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M778 SPY

1995 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,456 mi
Last recorded93,456 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Ducato89,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 SPY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 93,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 92,677 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 92,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to check (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner both sills corroded

Front Outer both sills

Nearside Front crossmember mounting corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 92,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded union at T piece on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users major coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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 chassis leg at front cross member (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))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member heavily corroded

Front sub frame heavily corroded

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

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

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

various area of corrosion to under side

Pass 16 Aug 2023 92,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,084 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement R/B (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both and outside 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower under sill rusty

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill material'y weak through excessive corrosion

Offside Front Lower under sill material'y weak though excessive corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 90,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure offside rear not secure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower under sill rusty

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubbing subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill material'y weak through excessive corrosion

Offside Front Lower under sill material'y weak though excessive corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 88,534 miles

Offside Front Lower under sill material'y weak'nd through excessive corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,519 miles

Offside Front Lower undersill materialy weak

Fail 23 Jul 2019 87,477 miles

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

Front Lower cross member materialy weak

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower undersill materialy weak

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

both water tank straps rusty

front water tank strap fractured

Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 86,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,190 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing,will need repairs for next mot (6.1.B.2)

Rear handbrake cable end fitments corroded but serviceable

Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,728 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 78,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 78,239 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,888 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 65,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 64,406 miles

n/s rear top marker in op

slight perishing fron tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 58,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,229 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,624 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,969 miles

slight track rear lights †unable to see all underside metal brake pipes due to components over top

Fail 21 Sep 2007 56,969 miles

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

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

slight track rear lights †unable to see all underside metal brake pipes due to components over top

Pass 5 Oct 2006 52,726 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 52,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,442 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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M778 SPY is a 1995 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M778 SPY, 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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M778 SPY is a 1995 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 March 1995.

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