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T205 KGW

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

56,946 mi
Last recorded56,946 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 KGW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 56,946 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 53,644 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 53,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 47,921 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 47,921 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 42,294 miles

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 42,287 miles

Exhaust system insecure x 3 mounts snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting understep area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 38,227 miles

Exhaust mounting defective System still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2021 38,227 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,979 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 34,855 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,011 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension components heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,135 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,859 miles

front crossmember corroded

hand brake cables corroded/rusted

doors /cab area various corrosion patches

exhaust system corroded/poor one exhaust mounting hook missing[ system still supported]

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake discs corroded

minor exhaust leak centre silencer

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

o/s/r top side marker lamp not working

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 27,859 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

doors and cab corroded

exhaust system very corroded

front brake discs corroded

front crossmember corroded

hand brake cables corroded

minor exhaust leak

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

one front exhaust mounting hooks missing o/s/f [system still suported]

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,679 miles

centre exhaust section has mounting missing

dampness at hose clips at thermostat housing

exhaust system corroded

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear lamp lense damaged

rear brake hose ferules corroded

vehicle underside and bolt on components including front cross member,sump pan and rear axle beam are generally corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 27,679 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust section has mounting missing

dampness at hose clips at thermostat housing

exhaust system corroded

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside rear wheel trim missing

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside rear lamp lense damaged

rear brake hose ferules corroded

vehicle underside and bolt on components including front cross member,sump pan and rear axle beam are generally corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,781 miles

front crossmember corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

n/s/r wheel bearing play

o/s/f wheel bearing play

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

return spring for handbrake linkage broken

slight binding n/s/r brake

Fail 14 Oct 2011 26,781 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front crossmember corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

n/s/r wheel bearing play

o/s/f wheel bearing play

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

return spring for handbrake linkage broken

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,071 miles

exhaust box baffles noisy

headlamp aims on lower limit

metal coolant pipe across rear of engine rusty

offside front indicator lamp poor fitting to body

offside front upper brake pipe rusty

parking brake cables corroded

parking brake lever rturn spring broken

rear brake hose ferules rusty

rear bush on both front lower suspension arms worn

rear tyres perished

sump pan rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2010 26,071 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

headlamp aims on lower limit

metal coolant pipe across rear of engine rusty

offside front indicator lamp poor fitting to body

offside front upper brake pipe rusty

parking brake cables corroded

parking brake lever rturn spring broken

rear brake hose ferules rusty

rear bush on both front lower suspension arms worn

rear tyres perished

sump pan rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,659 miles

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,825 miles

all tyres perished

power steering pipes rusty on rack

Fail 22 Aug 2007 22,822 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres perished

power steering pipes rustyon rack

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 20,169 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 20,169 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T205 KGW is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 64,252 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 T205 KGW, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T205 KGW is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T205 KGW shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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