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N393 EKM

1996 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

57,657 mi
Last recorded57,657 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 EKM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 57,657 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 57,425 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,425 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged 3rd axle (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play 2 nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 57,425 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative 2 nd axle (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative 3rd Axle (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose damaged and likely to fail 2nd Axle (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose damaged and likely to fail 3rd Axle (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd Axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play 2nd Axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play 3rd Axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 57,425 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring to front of engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 57,246 miles

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

main beam not working on flash

Fail 8 Sep 2020 57,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam not working on flash (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,000 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,743 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 53,743 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 53,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (10.1 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture centre (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported most rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

power steering pipe insecure

steering column bottom u/j worn

Nearside Rear brake hose catching load sensing valve rod

Fail 16 May 2018 53,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front crossmember corroded

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 50,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play all rears (2.6.2)

front cross member corroded

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 50,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play all rears (2.6.2)

front cross member corroded

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 49,629 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play steering column uj worn (2.1.5)

battery secure but battery base could do to be more solid.

exhaust blowing due to been slightly insecure at flange

exhaust rubber starting to perish

front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 49,547 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 49,379 miles

n/sisde outer tyre side wall cracked

parking brake not working on third axle

Fail 20 May 2010 49,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

parking brake not working on third axle

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,741 miles

n/side rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 20 Mar 2009 48,741 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/side rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,933 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 47,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,497 miles

front crossmember crorroded

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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N393 EKM is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 N393 EKM, 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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N393 EKM is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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