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S483 KDY

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,340 mi
Last recorded57,340 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS483 KDY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 57,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support panel rusty and holed But not structural

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 57,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper marker light lens missing

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

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper marker light lens missing

Offside Rear Upper marker light not working

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2020 56,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper marker light lens missing

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper marker light lens missing

Offside Rear Upper marker light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2020 56,896 miles

Central Brake pivot has restricted free movement return spring broken (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear lens missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper marker light lens missing

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper marker light not working

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,142 miles

Corrosion to door steps/inner sills - not prescribed areas

NSF jacking point corroded - outside prescribed area

Fail 8 Jul 2019 56,135 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of OSF brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner face of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at inner face of chassis - 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point, inner sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to door steps/inner sills - not prescribed areas

NSF jacking point corroded - outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 56,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades badly split/torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch/step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,672 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face of disc very corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point step area v-poor due to corrosion off side nearside also corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger close to step and prescribed area holed by corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 52,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded also outrigger close to step and prescribed area holed by corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure tail lamp assembly (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger close to step and prescribed area holed by corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 50,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,313 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,719 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall cracking

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 42,719 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,489 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,852 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 33,852 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,864 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,930 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,755 miles

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

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

tyres all round showing signs of age (side walls cracking)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 16,490 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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S483 KDY is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S483 KDY, 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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S483 KDY is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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