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N257 KVG

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,668 mi
Last recorded112,668 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 KVG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 112,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some age related underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2020 112,704 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 112,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,011 miles

horn tone deteriorated

suspension bushes deteriorated

undernearth corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 110,970 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

horn tone deteriorated

nearside & offside front brake hose deteriorated

suspension bushes deteriorated

undernearth corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,418 miles

brake pipes greased

coil springs corroded

nearside & offside rear wheel bearing slight play

play in inner steering rack joints

undernearth corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 106,393 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes greased

coil springs corroded

nearside & offside rear wheel bearing slight play

play in inner steering rack joints

undernearth corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,583 miles

brake pipes greased

coil springs corroded

nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play

suspension bushes front deteriorated

tyres cracking up

undernearth corroded

undernearth undersealed

Fail 21 Aug 2017 101,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes greased

coil springs corroded

nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play

suspension bushes front deteriorated

tyres cracking up

undernearth corroded

undernearth undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,853 miles

handbrake travel getting high

nearside & offside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front chassis leg corroded

oil leak

under bonnet elctrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wiring

undernearth corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,948 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside & offside rear wheel bearing slight play

undernearth under sealed

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,887 miles

nearside & offside front and rear wheel bearing slight play

undernearth undersealed

Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside front and rear wheel bearing slight play

undernearth undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,056 miles

oil leak

front brake discs corroded on edge

full undernearth of vehicle undersealed

nearside & offside front suspension arm ball joints slight play

nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside & offside rear wheel bearings slight play

nearside rear lense damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2013 84,056 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded on edge

full undernearth of vehicle undersealed

nearside & offside front suspension arm ball joints slight play

nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside & offside rear wheel bearings slight play

nearside rear lense damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2013 82,834 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,834 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 80,854 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 80,854 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,976 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 77,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,335 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 61,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,558 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 49,558 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,615 miles

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

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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N257 KVG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 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 N257 KVG, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N257 KVG is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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