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R56 KHG

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

72,466 mi
Last recorded72,466 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 KHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 72,466 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (after axel) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 70,357 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 70,357 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,925 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 67,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Earth lead for battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,598 miles

Slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 22 Sep 2020 63,598 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Both doors difficult to close.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight front brake imbalance.

Slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,933 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 62,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,480 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 62,480 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 62,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, two holes marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 60,800 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,040 miles

Front tyres perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Upper inner wing corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight dry bearing noise

sump leaking oil

Fail 14 Apr 2016 56,040 miles

Front tyres perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper inner wing corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight dry bearing noise

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump (8.2.3)

sump leaking oil

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,543 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 52,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,252 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,744 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,257 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 45,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,704 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 42,579 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 42,575 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 40,146 miles

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

both n/s tyres have slightly perished sidewalls

Fail 20 May 2009 40,146 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s tyres have slightly perished sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,687 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,678 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,675 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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R56 KHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 R56 KHG, 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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R56 KHG is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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