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R23 CSL

2012 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,454 mi
Last recorded155,454 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Ducato36,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 CSL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 155,454 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 155,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high . bulb not seated correctly in lamp . (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 150,911 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 150,888 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect l.e.d. bulbs fitted producing no obvious beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 147,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 142,948 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 142,943 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 134,187 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 131,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 131,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 131,001 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 129,412 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 129,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 122,764 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 122,764 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 99,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,527 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,328 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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R23 CSL is a 2012 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 36,996 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 R23 CSL, 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 14 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R23 CSL registered?

R23 CSL is a 2012 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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