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S45 CTO

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,388 mi
Last recorded66,388 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 CTO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 66,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2024 66,379 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 66,371 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch by engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 64,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 64,054 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2022 64,054 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 63,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system rusty

surface corrosion on main brake pipe

Fail 29 Jun 2021 63,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

BOTH REAR TYRES IN EXCESS OF TEN YEARS OLD

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS OUTER BRAKING SURFACE DETERIORATED

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,663 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

HEADLAMP DIP HAS SWITCH HAS INTERMITTENT FAULT

HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 25 Jun 2020 62,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

HEADLAMP DIP HAS SWITCH HAS INTERMITTENT FAULT

HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

N/S/F SIDE MARKER INOPERATIVE

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND ALL UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 4 May 2018 62,535 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

N/S MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE IN O/S/F TYRE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL, EXHAUST SYSTEM, BRAKE DISCS AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 4 May 2018 62,535 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

N/S MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE IN O/S/F TYRE

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL, EXHAUST SYSTEM, BRAKE DISCS AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,526 miles

BRAKING SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 31 Oct 2016 62,526 miles

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

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

BRAKING SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,665 miles

ALL WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R UPPER MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

PARTS OF EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT AXLE COMPONENTS, CHASSIS, BODY PANELS AND BRAKE PIPES

SURFACE CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE TOO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE

SURFACE CORROSION ON O/S/F CHASSIS RAIL

Pass 3 Nov 2014 61,623 miles

ALL RIGHT HAND MARKER LAMPS INOPERATIVE

BOTH REAR UPPER MARKER LAMPS INOPERATIVE

N/S/F DIRT SHIELD INSECURE

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, EXHAUST SYSTEM AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 3 Nov 2014 61,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

ALL RIGHT HAND MARKER LAMPS INOPERATIVE

BOTH REAR UPPER MARKER LAMPS INOPERATIVE

N/S/F DIRT SHIELD INSECURE

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL WHEEL BEARINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, EXHAUST SYSTEM AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,549 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,285 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,443 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,113 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,553 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator support member excesively corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,839 miles

front crossmember very heavly corroded

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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S45 CTO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc 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 S45 CTO, 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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S45 CTO is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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