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R517 KVE

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,659 mi
Last recorded63,659 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 KVE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 63,659 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 63,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut turret/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 60,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 59,612 miles

Light corrosion around drivers door step.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Various suspension components lightly corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2023 59,612 miles

Light corrosion around drivers door step.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Various suspension components lightly corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 59,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

center silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,661 miles

front brake pad wear wires are disconnected

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,476 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE WEAR WARNING LIGHT WIRES DISCONNECTD.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,594 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 56,379 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,480 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 54,480 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,400 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,441 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,472 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust silencer mount rubber missing

slight cracks in sidewalls of both front tyres

Fail 7 Jan 2014 44,470 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust silencer mount rubber missing

slight cracks in sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,233 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,189 miles

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

Oil leak

offside inner driveshaft boot leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2010 33,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,419 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiperblades worn

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,871 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,957 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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R517 KVE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 R517 KVE, 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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R517 KVE is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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