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SF12 ELJ

2012 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,504 mi
Last recorded91,504 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Ducato36,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 ELJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 91,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 81,735 miles

Left rear number plate lamp not working ( tripping out, possible wiring fault)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 81,702 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,916 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,428 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 57,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 56,074 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,446 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,253 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,043 miles

Engine Management Light on dash

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

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

Oil light on dash flashing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,185 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 9,437 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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SF12 ELJ is a 2012 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SF12 ELJ, 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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What year was SF12 ELJ registered?

SF12 ELJ is a 2012 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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