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P858 UWO

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,867 mi
Last recorded40,867 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 UWO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 40,867 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner step areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 40,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 40,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 40,478 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced lower inner step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front under bonnet battery area slight corrosion

both rear shock absorbers slight wear to bushes upper and lower

front subframe slightly corroded

powersteering pipe slightly corroded into rack

x2 power steering pipes on rack slightly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2024 40,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step / sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f lower chassis leg / cross member bolts on to it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has seperation of materials in outer wall / 2010 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has seperation of materials in outer wall / 21010 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on top of steering rack x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper chassis leg in engine bay slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 40,227 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on top of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 39,780 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on top of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pad sensor cable broken

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

exhaust back box deteriorating / outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 39,778 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on top of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pad sensor cable broken

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

exhaust back box deteriorating / outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

front pad sensor wires incomplete

Fail 14 Dec 2020 39,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure rubbing on cable (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

front pad sensor wires incomplete

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 38,730 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,036 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,033 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pedal spongy when applying foot brake at test (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,405 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,209 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,737 miles

slight imbalance to front brake 25%

slight play in o/s/f hub

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,991 miles

condensation in both front headlamps

o/s/f high level marker light inopertive

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Fail 30 Jul 2009 28,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

condensation in both front headlamps

o/s/f high level marker light inopertive

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,743 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,746 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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P858 UWO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P858 UWO, 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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P858 UWO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P858 UWO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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