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SIB 9405

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,661 mi
Last recorded72,661 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 9405
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 72,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support cross member has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust has corrosion

Fail 18 May 2026 72,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched lower hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support cross member has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust has corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2025 71,403 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 71,400 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 70,383 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 70,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 68,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,110 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 67,110 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 64,028 miles

Exhaust sections corroded in places.

Offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on braking faces.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 63,249 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on braking faces.

Pass 15 Dec 2018 61,254 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 61,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,196 miles

Lower effort- offside foot and parking brakes

Outer CV gaiters seeping

Slight bind- offside front brake

Some brake pipe/s corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2017 60,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,136 miles

Some brake pipe/s previously greased, presume corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2016 58,136 miles

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

Some brake pipe/s previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,249 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,998 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,261 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 46,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 40,500 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,220 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 39,514 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2005 19,268 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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SIB 9405 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 SIB 9405, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SIB 9405 is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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