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R185 CKE

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

102,397 mi
Last recorded102,397 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 CKE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 102,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and floor areas corroded outside prescribed areas [ will need attention soon ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive repairs front and rear covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front end of rail damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear indicator lens small hole

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear extensive repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers heavily soiled (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

front inner wings filled with foam extensive underbody corrosion and underseal

Fail 8 May 2025 102,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing split 30cm of subframe mount [ rear of frame ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing where brake hoses /pipes mount 30cm subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and floor areas corroded outside prescribed areas [ will need attention soon ] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive repairs front and rear covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front end of rail damaged and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear indicator lens small hole

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear extensive repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers heavily soiled (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

front inner wings filled with foam extensive underbody corrosion and underseal

Pass 22 Apr 2024 102,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated

front arches corroded covered in foam

underside of vehicle corroded

vehicle covered in underseal on repairs

Fail 12 Apr 2024 102,127 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated

front arches corroded covered in foam

underside of vehicle corroded

vehicle covered in underseal on repairs

Pass 25 Apr 2023 101,122 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated

front arches corroded covered in underseal/foam

Fail 18 Apr 2023 101,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective all deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated

front arches corroded covered in underseal/foam

Pass 21 Apr 2022 99,638 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticky in operation (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers missing and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive welding repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2022 99,634 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing corner bumper missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear lower reflector on lamp (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticky in operation (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers missing and perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive welding repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but outside of 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective crack on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside rear inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headilght levelling device not working

Fail 2 Mar 2021 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut area wheel arch in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground middle of van (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported close too leaf spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective crack on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

headlight levelling device not working

nearside front cross member has corrosion but out side of 30cm

offside and nearside rear inner sills front too rear has been welded and covered in under sill

Fail 26 Oct 2020 97,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres 205 65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system broken on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front crossmember mount holed and corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,314 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 97,314 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,127 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 95,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 May 2015 94,501 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 93,653 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,653 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 93,150 miles

O/S/R tyre perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2013 93,148 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brakes binding slightly

O/S/R tyre perishing

Pass 17 May 2012 92,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 91,189 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 91,189 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,611 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 90,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 87,687 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from spring on lock, nothing evident at time of test

Fail 1 May 2008 87,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from spring on lock, nothing evident at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2007 86,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 84,398 miles

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

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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R185 CKE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 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 R185 CKE, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R185 CKE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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