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S556 KSA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

50,802 mi
Last recorded50,802 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 KSA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 50,802 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubber mountings perished and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded not leaking

windscreen washers poor

Pass 29 Jul 2025 50,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper n/s/r upper tail light inop

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

exhaust corroded not leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2025 50,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper n/s/r upper tail light inop

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

exhaust corroded not leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2024 50,169 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside n/s upper tail light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust outer skin loose

Fail 25 Jul 2024 50,169 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre has cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside n/s upper tail light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust outer skin loose

Pass 28 Jul 2023 49,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside n/s upper tail light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rubber mountings perished and split

Fail 25 Jul 2023 49,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f chassis holed beside front brake hose mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f inner wheel arch holed with in 30cm of front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s/r brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s steering rack boot damaged and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside n/s upper tail light inop

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rubber mountings perished and split

Pass 22 Jul 2022 48,922 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mountings perished and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 48,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mountings perished and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 48,655 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 47,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 47,636 miles

Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 46,534 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 46,166 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 4 May 2017 46,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wiring fault at rear of tail light (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 May 2016 45,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 45,878 miles

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

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

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member under radiator corroded to excess (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 44,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 May 2015 44,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2014 43,305 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 40,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 39,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 34,536 miles

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 10 May 2010 34,508 miles

Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2) DANGEROUS

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,844 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

front to rear brake pipe coated, not tested.

kick on both front brakes

o/s/r marker light inop

Fail 22 Apr 2009 32,842 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

front brake imbalance on 25% limit

front to rear brake pipe coated, not tested.

kick on both front brakes

o/s/r marker light inop

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,658 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,049 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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S556 KSA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 S556 KSA, 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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S556 KSA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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