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P57 FFP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

71,858 mi
Last recorded71,858 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 FFP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 71,858 miles

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

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 71,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,388 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at a mounting point (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 71,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at a mounting point (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,810 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Badly Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Ancilliaries Crossmember Corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Metal Rear Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged/Holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Outrigger/Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged with Ingress of Moisture (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play/Knocking Felt in Steering at Both Road Wheels

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes/Hoses onto Steering Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle Just Passed Diesel Smoke Test

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 70,810 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Hazards Lamps Not Working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts Badly Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Ancilliaries Crossmember Corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Metal Rear Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged/Holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Outrigger/Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged with Ingress of Moisture (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play/Knocking Felt in Steering at Both Road Wheels

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes/Hoses onto Steering Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle Just Passed Diesel Smoke Test

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Aug 2022 69,508 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,976 miles

Offside Front corrosion close to jacking point

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,062 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil sump corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 67,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,353 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,606 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2017 63,606 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 59,815 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 59,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 57,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 57,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,103 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 53,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 51,798 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,040 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,046 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 457,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

crossmember corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,120 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,894 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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P57 FFP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 P57 FFP, 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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What year was P57 FFP registered?

P57 FFP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P57 FFP shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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