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P196 KOW

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

49,430 mi
Last recorded49,430 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 KOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,430 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 49,430 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front cross member corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 48,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front front cross member corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear three way (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s front under inner wings corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,156 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,220 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s front upper marker inop

Fail 16 Jul 2020 47,220 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s front upper marker inop

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,125 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s front upper side light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,104 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear flexy ferrule corroded

exhaust rubbers perishing

handle grip on hand brake is loose

Fail 5 Jul 2018 45,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear flexy ferrule corroded

exhaust rubbers perishing

handle grip on hand brake is loose

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,854 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded above axle

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Exhaust pointing at body panel burning wood

Fail 8 Jun 2017 43,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear chassis corroded above axle

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Exhaust pointing at body panel burning wood

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,085 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 41,085 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported o rings perished (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s front wipe split

Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,577 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,366 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,366 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,129 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,508 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 26,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P196 KOW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P196 KOW, 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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What year was P196 KOW registered?

P196 KOW is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 September 1996.

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