MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody corroded
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
horn tone deteriorated
suspension bushes deteriorated
undernearth corroded
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
brake pipes greased
coil springs corroded
nearside & offside rear wheel bearing slight play
play in inner steering rack joints
undernearth corroded
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
brake pipes greased
coil springs corroded
nearside & offside front wheel bearing slight play
suspension bushes front deteriorated
tyres cracking up
undernearth corroded
undernearth undersealed
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
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
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
nearside & offside front and rear wheel bearing slight play
undernearth undersealed
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside & offside front and rear wheel bearing slight play
undernearth undersealed
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
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
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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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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