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SP12 DFA

2012 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,941 mi
Last recorded101,941 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat Ducato36,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 DFA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 101,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 101,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 101,437 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 100,808 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 99,285 miles

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

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

o/s/r upper position marker light not working

Fail 1 Dec 2021 99,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

o/s/r upper position marker light not working

Fail 8 Oct 2021 99,163 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Orange sidemarker not working

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,796 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Park brake imbalanced N/S Low effort

Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,567 miles

EML Lamp illuminated

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,647 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,535 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 60,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,639 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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SP12 DFA is a 2012 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP12 DFA, 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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SP12 DFA is a 2012 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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