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S868 KSA

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

63,447 mi
Last recorded63,447 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 KSA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,447 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside aim on lower level

Fail 28 Feb 2024 63,434 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear n/s/r upper side lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside aim on lower level

horn poor in operation

Pass 21 Nov 2022 61,455 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

extensive welding carried out throughout the van

Fail 20 Oct 2022 61,436 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

EXTENSIVE WELDING CARRIED OUT PREVIOUSLY

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,896 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out and undersealed

Fail 14 Sep 2021 59,882 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

extensive welding repairs carried out and undersealed

Fail 23 Jul 2021 59,861 miles

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

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both step sections heavily holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/suspension top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 12" of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 58,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable fouling wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2019 57,037 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroshen (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 56,632 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 52,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2017 50,408 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,024 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,979 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,109 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 43,109 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,696 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 42,696 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,507 miles

front cross member getting corred

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,996 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both door steps to inner sills and sills corroding

both front chassis to inner wings corroding

both front lower inner wings corroding

exhaust rubbers splitting in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,846 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 38,843 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,847 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 33,847 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,245 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 32,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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S868 KSA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 S868 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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S868 KSA is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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