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R829 KMA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,710 mi
Last recorded95,710 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 KMA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 95,710 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 95,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch above wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing around spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch above wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing around spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg above subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 89,981 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch X 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Mounting corroded (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch X 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Mounting corroded (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 85,682 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

SUMP CORRODED

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 81,739 miles

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

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

Sump slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,195 miles

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

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

Sump slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 76,195 miles

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

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

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

Sump slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,950 miles

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

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

Sump corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,249 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 70,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 66,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,984 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front Chassis cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens broken

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Reg lamp cover missing

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 59,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens broken

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Reg lamp cover missing

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

Pass 24 May 2017 55,053 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Step corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Step corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration lens broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,517 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,179 miles

windscreen has slight damage out of drivers view

Fail 8 Jun 2015 46,179 miles

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

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

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

windscreen has slight damage out of drivers view

Pass 4 Jun 2014 44,387 miles

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

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 2 Jun 2014 44,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre perished

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 20 May 2013 42,873 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 40,955 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 40,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,819 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,037 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 34,334 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 32,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,917 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 25,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 25,246 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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R829 KMA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R829 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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R829 KMA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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