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P497 YCK

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

92,072 mi
Last recorded92,072 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 YCK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,072 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,412 miles

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

Lower general minor surface corrosion in places would recommend a wax oil

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill on cab has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 76,480 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 76,475 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General signs of under body corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 66,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 66,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 65,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,372 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 64,372 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all dont work (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 63,163 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 63,163 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,362 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 61,361 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,902 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil Leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 58,895 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at O/S (bolt on) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/ sill and out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside door step side slight corrosion

exhaust rubbers all splitting

oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,066 miles

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

exhaust mount rubbers perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 54,222 miles

Oil leak

front tyres heavily perished

Fail 9 Oct 2013 54,217 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front tyres heavily perished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,671 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,247 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,162 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,479 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 50,479 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,143 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 48,128 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 44,429 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 40,828 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 40,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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P497 YCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P497 YCK, 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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P497 YCK is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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