CarVerify

Free Car Check

S685 XBP

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,982 mi
Last recorded78,982 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 XBP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 78,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 78,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front underbody covered in underseal

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 78,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front underbody covered in underseal

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 78,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,255 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH & SHOCKERS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,193 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 76,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,290 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))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,231 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front outrigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front outrigger corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,973 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 69,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rubber slit

Fail 18 Aug 2016 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rubber slit

Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroding.

Some brake pipes under vehicle coated with waxoil.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front upper marker light inop

Fail 17 Aug 2015 62,858 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroding.

Some brake pipes under vehicle coated with waxoil.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front upper marker light inop

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,041 miles

Both front indicator bulbs fading in colour.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Some brake pipes under vehicle coated with grease.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 59,041 miles

Both front indicator bulbs fading in colour.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Some brake pipes under vehicle coated with grease.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,227 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Some metal brake pipes under vehicle have been waxoiled/greased.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,181 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased, some exposed parts corroded, none considered excessive.

Front brake discs corroded, not considered excessive.

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

Slight bind on offside front brake.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,886 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Exhaust corroded & deteriorated, no leak found.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,075 miles

Brake pipes oiled/greased.

Front brake discs corroded, not excessively weakened or insecure.

Windscreen damage (offside0 less than 10mm.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,437 miles

Brake pipes greased/oiled.

Front brake discs corroded, no excessive pitting seen & not affecting brake performance.

Front suspension prescribed areas lightly corroded & undersealed.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Windscreen damage (offside), less than 10mm.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 44,437 miles

Brake pipes greased/oiled.

Front brake discs corroded, no excessive pitting seen & not affecting brake performance.

Front suspension prescribed areas lightly corroded & undersealed.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Windscreen damage (offside), less than 10mm.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,051 miles

Front brake discs corroded, not excessively.

Light corrosion on both front inner arches.

Light corrosion on front chassis under battery.

Nearside front brake binding slightly, not registering in rollers.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,975 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 38,975 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front beam corroded & holed. not prescribed area.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,375 miles

Front discs corroded, not excessively.

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded, not excessively.

Rear end brake pipes, lightly 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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S685 XBP is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 64,252 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 S685 XBP, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S685 XBP?

You can check the full history of S685 XBP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S685 XBP registered?

S685 XBP is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S685 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S685 XBP shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S685 XBP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S685 XBP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.