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R812 KMA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,925 mi
Last recorded46,925 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 KMA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 46,925 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 46,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 45,879 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 45,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,799 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 44,799 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,200 miles

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

Front suspension corroded.

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking.

both front inner arch corroded

reverse lamp inop

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 4 May 2017 43,573 miles

exhaust rubber broken.

Pass 11 May 2016 43,363 miles

exhaust rubber mount broken

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 7 May 2016 43,363 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rubber mount broken

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,215 miles

Both front O/s/f metal brake pipes started to corrode, requires cleaning and greasing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheels slightly binding

Sump corroded

power steering pipes require attention soon

Fail 29 Apr 2015 43,215 miles

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

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

Both front O/s/f metal brake pipes started to corrode, requires cleaning and greasing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheels slightly binding

Sump corroded

power steering pipes require attention soon

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,041 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

O/s/f tyre tread starting to crack/ perish

Slight play in front wheel bearing

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,648 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres perished

power steering pipes corroded

rear light poorly repaired

rear tyres perished and also have cuts in side walls

Fail 16 Apr 2013 42,647 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

power steering pipes corroded

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished and also have cuts in side walls

Pass 8 May 2012 41,532 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,911 miles

front crossmember corroded to excess

Fail 12 Jul 2010 40,911 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded to excess

Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,256 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 34,254 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,685 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 20,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,811 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,107 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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R812 KMA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R812 KMA, 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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What year was R812 KMA registered?

R812 KMA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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