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SD12 TLU

2012 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,706 mi
Last recorded130,706 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Ducato36,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 TLU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 130,706 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 126,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 119,285 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 119,278 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 110,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (215/70r15c) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 100,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 88,331 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 88,331 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 75,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,955 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 55,953 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 36,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,745 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 28,742 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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SD12 TLU is a 2012 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD12 TLU, 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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SD12 TLU is a 2012 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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