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R225 AEX

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,706 mi
Last recorded79,706 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 AEX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 79,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 78,888 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 76,445 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 74,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,701 miles

Offside mirror glass has minor cracks but not affecting view to rear

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2020 65,262 miles

Front radiator support deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake cable deteriorated/corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 64,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all front & rear x4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,625 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

front radiator panel holed & corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,807 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 58,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,563 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,720 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,303 miles

cracks on inside wall,nearside front tyre.tyre also worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,762 miles

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

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

Offside wing mirror plastic cover broken.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,301 miles

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

Off side front mirror cover broken could cause injury to others if allowed to get worse.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 32,820 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,303 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,523 miles

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,878 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

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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R225 AEX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R225 AEX, 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 R225 AEX registered?

R225 AEX is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R225 AEX safe to buy?

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