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P223 YDV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,904 mi
Last recorded54,904 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 YDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 54,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a pinhole, but prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

horn working - but inoperative in certain positions, also slightly grating

Pass 24 Apr 2025 53,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 51,867 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosions both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,291 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 50,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,716 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 49,531 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,341 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,055 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,591 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,457 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake pad warning light broken

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

offside front chassis rail/inner flitch slightly corroded

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear tailpipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,778 miles

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

both front brake pad warning light wire broke

bothy front wheel bearings require attention soon

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak around engine

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,991 miles

both number plates slightly discoloured

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

washers require attention soon

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slighty discoloured

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,611 miles

both front brake pad warning light wire broke

both rear reflectors slighty damaged

offside rear bumper slighty damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2009 34,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front brake pad warning light wire broke

both rear reflectors slighty damaged

offside rear bumper slighty damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,611 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,824 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,402 miles

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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P223 YDV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P223 YDV, 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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P223 YDV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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