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P705 UHP

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,504 mi
Last recorded124,504 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 UHP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 124,504 miles

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Pass 16 Aug 2024 124,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 124,243 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 123,701 miles

Front radiator cross member heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 123,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front radiator cross member heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 123,379 miles

radiator cross member corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 123,004 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 122,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,692 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner flitch and area close to radiator mounting brace (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 121,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner flitch and area close to radiator mounting brace (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,784 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 120,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 120,080 miles

corrosion in n/s inner sill area and o/s/r inner panel

Pass 12 Jun 2013 118,692 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 4 Jul 2012 117,094 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 117,091 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 115,045 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 111,747 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 108,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 106,978 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly perished, has slight sidewall damage and is worn close to the legal limit

nearside rack joint has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2007 105,370 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 105,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 104,016 miles

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

nearside rear lightlens slightly damaged

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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P705 UHP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P705 UHP, 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 P705 UHP registered?

P705 UHP is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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