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S601 XYA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,547 mi
Last recorded123,547 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 XYA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 123,547 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 123,547 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,377 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 122,370 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch and jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 120,344 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 116,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,945 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 113,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 111,268 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 108,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 105,338 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,508 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 98,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 98,226 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 97,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 97,199 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 96,288 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,484 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 78,468 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,263 miles

front crossmember has surface corrosion

offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,125 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 24,352 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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S601 XYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S601 XYA, 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 S601 XYA registered?

S601 XYA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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