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PUI 5388

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,757 mi
Last recorded92,757 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 5388
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 92,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 91,695 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 90,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating peeling slight corrosion to pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating peeling slight corrosion to pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 90,663 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating peeling pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating peeling pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 87,717 miles

Offside Rear number plate light dim

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres both over 10 years old

Fail 24 Apr 2023 87,717 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure 2 rubbers missing 2 rubbers split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear number plate light dim

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres both over 10 years old

Pass 9 May 2022 86,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 86,131 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,816 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion and welded repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 83,816 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion and welded repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 83,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,505 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured around battery and along front (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 79,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured around battery and along front (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 73,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to o/s/f tyre wall

front cross member corroded

n/s/f chassie corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 71,397 miles

front lower cross member starting to corrode

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 May 2016 69,709 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2015 68,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front inner wings & chassis slightly corroded

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

number plate lamps dirty

Pass 15 May 2014 67,185 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

extensive surface corrosion under vehicle

gas odour from vehicle

Fail 15 May 2014 67,185 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

extensive surface corrosion under vehicle

gas odour from vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,892 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 64,398 miles

inner face corroded n/s/f brake disc

inner face corroded o/s/f brake disc

Fail 25 Apr 2012 64,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

inner face corroded n/s/f brake disc

inner face corroded o/s/f brake disc

Pass 10 May 2011 58,038 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 58,038 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 54,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 50,168 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 44,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 32,483 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,310 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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PUI 5388 is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 64,252 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 PUI 5388, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PUI 5388 registered?

PUI 5388 is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for PUI 5388 shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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