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R824 KMA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

73,642 mi
Last recorded73,642 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 KMA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 73,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 69,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 64,836 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 62,874 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,554 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 59,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,596 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 57,594 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 52,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill / step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 21 Mar 2016 50,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 48,616 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,366 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 46,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,774 miles

1.slight play in o/s front lower balljoint 2.slight play in both front wheel bearings 3.slight play in both rear wheel bearings 4.slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,430 miles

front and rear number plates water marked.

front bottom arms corroded.

power steering pipe on rack corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2011 44,429 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front and rear number plates water marked.

front bottom arms corroded.

power steering pipe on rack corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,949 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 42,404 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,404 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,966 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,962 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 39,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 38,167 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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R824 KMA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R824 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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R824 KMA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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