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SA12 OLO

2012 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,576 mi
Last recorded134,576 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Ducato36,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 OLO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 134,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo join too down pipe (cat) join (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective lower rear ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 134,576 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective lower rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo join too down pipe (cat) join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 129,047 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

aftermarket EML light fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2023 123,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

aftermarket EML light fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 119,828 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 119,776 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 114,482 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 114,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 108,585 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 108,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 106,240 miles

Central Lower The exhaust box is corroded till the point that the external layer is getting insecure.

Central Lower Under the body in middle of load compartment are visible two outer bolts that should tight something inside of the van getting loose, one of it lost already the nut and washer.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lights body lens slightly cracked.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Also with some humidity inside. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lights body slightly insecure.

The airbag light is slightly on ( very dimmed ) on dash. Seem to be a electric issue because the light is on with proper intensity when we turn ignition on and seem that goes off after the check and stays like this. Need further investigation.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 106,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower The exhaust box is corroded till the point that the external layer is getting insecure.

Central Lower Under the body in middle of load compartment are visible two outer bolts that should tight something inside of the van getting loose, one of it lost already the nut and washer.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lights body lens slightly cracked.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Also with some humidity inside. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav from windscreen. ()

Offside Rear Lights body slightly insecure.

The airbag light is slightly on ( very dimmed ) on dash. Seem to be a electric issue because the light is on with proper intensity when we turn ignition on and seem that goes off after the check and stays like this. Need further investigation.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,587 miles

Emissions too clean to record.

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly cracked, not affecting lights vision. )

Offside Rear Lamp slightly loose.

Fail 11 Nov 2017 103,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel is not likely to fall off anyway should be more tightened because the wheel has some play on the spring of the carrier.

Emissions too clean to record.

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly cracked, not affecting lights vision.

Offside Front Abs wire not in place, risk of chaffing on shock absorber.

Offside Rear Lamp slightly loose.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,936 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 101,922 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Mar 2016 96,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidemarker (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working sidemarker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working sidemarker (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,940 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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SA12 OLO is a 2012 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 36,996 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 SA12 OLO, 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 14 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SA12 OLO is a 2012 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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