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P529 HAU

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,914 mi
Last recorded76,914 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 HAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 76,914 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,108 miles

various areas of heavy corrosion to chassis

various suspension components corroded.

various suspension/steering bushes etc deteriorated.

Pass 29 Nov 2023 73,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front chassis member /rail corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 73,593 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of step/sill corroded/hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of step/sill corroded/hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front chassis member /rail corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 71,717 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,385 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,627 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,988 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,609 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,861 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,959 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 58,959 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Gasket (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 57,783 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Gasket (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,263 miles

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

Split in tailpipe.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,950 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 53,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,236 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 49,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,783 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,728 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,139 miles

O\S\F inner CV boot leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2009 45,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O\S\F inner CV boot leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,946 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 40,235 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P529 HAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 P529 HAU, 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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P529 HAU is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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