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S472 SYA

1998 Fiat Ducato

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,913 mi
Last recorded69,913 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 SYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,913 miles

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

Offside INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 69,830 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,288 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 69,288 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 69,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Heavy corrosion within 30cm of towing iron. Corroded section isnt structural.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded, within 30cm of jacking points and chassis frame. Overall strength fine, starting to get soft/flaking.

Wheel bearing has slight play nsr + osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nsf + osf smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 68,601 miles

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

welding repairs covered in under seal

Fail 31 Oct 2022 68,597 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,185 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 68,185 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,905 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 67,901 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 67,557 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 63,357 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,627 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 51,226 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 44,241 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 36,542 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,048 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 30,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,095 miles

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

Front cross member corroded lower of radiator

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,640 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,886 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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S472 SYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S472 SYA, 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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What year was S472 SYA registered?

S472 SYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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