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S242 FAE

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,129 mi
Last recorded114,129 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 FAE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 114,129 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind brake pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 111,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive behind brake hose (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 111,624 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded and rubber hoop missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive behind brake hose (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind brake hoses (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

exhaust system shows signs of wear

Pass 8 Mar 2022 105,356 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 105,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 102,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 102,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,494 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 100,494 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 98,669 miles

Nearside and offside front steps slightly corroded

Nearside front sub frame mounting slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2017 96,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,142 miles

Exhaust mid box slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,291 miles

Front crossmember slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,030 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,030 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,603 miles

NSF tyre perished

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Feb 2013 88,603 miles

NSF tyre perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,662 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,975 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,327 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,259 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 76,233 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,968 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 64,968 miles

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

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

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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S242 FAE is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 64,252 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 S242 FAE, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S242 FAE registered?

S242 FAE is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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