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P318 MKO

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

48,038 mi
Last recorded48,038 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 MKO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 48,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 48,026 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier under vehicle . (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 43,189 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 43,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel dripping from fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 43,155 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery secured with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery tray corroded

Fail 25 May 2021 43,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 24in (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery secured with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery tray corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,970 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 41,463 miles

both front jacking points rusted

Pass 24 May 2016 41,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 37,555 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 37,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 36,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,215 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 34,926 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,093 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 34,093 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 32,752 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 32,752 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,957 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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P318 MKO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 P318 MKO, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P318 MKO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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