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T209 LAF

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

134,067 mi
Last recorded134,067 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT209 LAF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,067 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch showing corrosion not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 128,443 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 128,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 125,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure pipe joining steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 125,548 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure pipe joining steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 120,732 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside vent cover damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 120,726 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,064 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 114,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended left tail in-op (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray/engine mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 109,203 miles

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f sill corroded but outside prescribed area

radiator support corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 109,164 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f sill corroded but outside prescribed area

radiator support corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,226 miles

Corrosion in inner arches

Corrosion on front chassis legs

Corrosion on sills but outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion under vehicle and on all suspension components

Exhaust cover deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,188 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on front chassis legs

Corrosion in inner arches

Corrosion on sills but outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion under vehicle and on all suspension components

Exhaust cover deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,622 miles

front cross member corroded

nearside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

rear chassis cross member slightly corroded

slight corrosion on front chassis both sides

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 31 May 2016 93,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front cross member corroded

nearside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

rear chassis cross member slightly corroded

slight corrosion on front chassis both sides

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 26 May 2015 85,491 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Fail 20 May 2015 85,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Pass 6 May 2014 78,041 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

exhaust center section corroded.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 78,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

exhaust center section corroded.

Brake pipe burst during roller brake test.vehicle has no brakes.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,582 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear inner wing corroded, just outside prescribed area.

nearside wiper blade split on edge

offside front passenger seatbelt starting to fray

power steering pipes slightly corroded from steering rack

slight corrosion on front chassis both sides

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Apr 2013 71,580 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear inner wing corroded, just outside prescribed area.

nearside wiper blade split on edge

offside front passenger seatbelt starting to fray

power steering pipes slightly corroded from steering rack

slight corrosion on front chassis both sides

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,228 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 62,227 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,599 miles

h/light reflectors fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

adv slight play in n/s rack end

adv power steering pipes rusted

adv slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,966 miles

both front brake discs getting corroded

power steering pipes getting corroded

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2010 59,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs getting corroded

power steering pipes getting corroded

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2009 54,673 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls cut

Fail 21 May 2009 54,673 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls cut

Pass 13 May 2008 44,032 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 44,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,013 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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T209 LAF is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 T209 LAF, 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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T209 LAF is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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