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S459 CMA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

64,825 mi
Last recorded64,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 CMA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 64,825 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various points of underseal to underside

Fail 19 Jan 2026 64,820 miles

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake flexi mounts (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various points of underseal to underside

Pass 3 Jan 2025 61,656 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor Corrosion At Front On Nearside And Both Wishbones (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Plastic Undertray Insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2025 61,656 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor Corrosion At Front On Nearside And Both Wishbones (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Plastic Undertray Insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,100 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 17 Jan 2024 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill See Marked Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch See Marked Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill See Marked Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill See Marked Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 9 Jan 2023 54,801 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 54,801 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 53,745 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,160 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 52,160 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,723 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 50,723 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION TURRETT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION TURRET X 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 46,951 miles

underside of the vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,698 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 43,394 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,593 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 36,883 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,517 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 32,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion starting to power steering pipes & brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2007 21,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,743 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 18,659 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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S459 CMA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S459 CMA, 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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S459 CMA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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