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RO12 PKU

2012 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,774 mi
Last recorded161,774 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Ducato36,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 PKU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 161,774 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 161,774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 156,587 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 156,587 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 153,190 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 153,190 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 150,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 144,818 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 144,818 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 137,036 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 129,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 121,555 miles

1.arking brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside center lower sill damaged

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. It may require adjustment or repair.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 121,555 miles

1.arking brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside center lower sill damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met. It may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 11,305 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 107,071 miles

Nearside centre lower sill damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 107,071 miles

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

Nearside centre lower sill damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise no diesel smokre detected

Fail 20 Mar 2015 73,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise no diesel smokre detected

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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RO12 PKU is a 2012 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 36,996 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 RO12 PKU, 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 14 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RO12 PKU is a 2012 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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