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N540 KTC

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,893 mi
Last recorded85,893 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 KTC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,893 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (comp. valve) (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure trailer socket (1.9.2a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

offside and nearside front brake back plates corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded outside of prescribed area

offside front chassis (under bonnet) corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,377 miles

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

Slight corrosion o/s front inner wing / o/s rear outrigger / nearside front outrigger / underside &c..

Fail 15 Oct 2014 81,326 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Slight corrosion o/s front inner wing / o/s rear outrigger / nearside front outrigger / underside &c..

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,877 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slight play Vehicle structure and associated components corroding rapidly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle begining to show its age

Fail 9 Oct 2013 79,876 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F wheel bearing slight play Vehicle structure and associated components corroding rapidly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle begining to show its age

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front cross member corroded but not perscibed area.

o/s rear out rigger slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 78,088 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front cross member corroded but not perscibed area.

o/s rear out rigger slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,475 miles

advise minor play in nearside front wheel bearing, rear lamp lenses cracked, nearside inner sill corrosion.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 75,474 miles

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

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

advise minor play in nearside front wheel bearing, rear lamp lenses cracked, nearside inner sill corrosion.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,524 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 72,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 65,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,447 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 61,447 miles

Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,715 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 57,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively 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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N540 KTC is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 N540 KTC, 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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N540 KTC is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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