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SIG 5996

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,085 mi
Last recorded152,085 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 5996
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 152,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 152,078 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 150,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 149,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 149,680 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 147,856 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 147,856 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 147,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner wheel arch fouling tyre (6.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 147,858 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 147,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 142,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 139,622 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 139,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2018 137,163 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 137,163 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 133,929 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 131,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 128,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,703 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 122,703 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 116,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 116,353 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 110,891 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 110,879 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,233 miles

o/s drive shaft inner boot showing grease traces

Fail 8 Apr 2011 104,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion on all braking componants

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on handbrake cable

exhaust heavily corroded and mountings heavily perished and starting to split

slight brake bind on nearside front brake

Pass 13 Apr 2010 100,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,671 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 95,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 30,846 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 90,856 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 85,607 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 81,371 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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SIG 5996 is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 SIG 5996, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SIG 5996 registered?

SIG 5996 is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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