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T357 VUK

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,095 mi
Last recorded127,095 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 VUK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 127,095 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 126,421 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Holed Outside Prescribed Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Holed Outside Prescribed Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 117,261 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 116,939 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger / Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 112,660 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 112,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 110,135 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 108,199 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 106,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system and mountings in poor condition......corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2021 106,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,309 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,703 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 99,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 94,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,933 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

one of neaside exhaust rubber mounts split

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,206 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 80,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,013 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front hubs

stone chips in screen

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,185 miles

slight play in off side front and rear hubs

Fail 25 Sep 2013 66,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

slight play in off side front and rear hubs

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,962 miles

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

front exhaust mount brocken

front tyres getting low on tread

near side front shocker slightly damp

power steering level on min mark

Fail 13 Sep 2012 58,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front exhaust mount brocken

front tyres getting low on tread

near side front shocker slightly damp

power steering level on min mark

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,932 miles

Slight play in offside front hub.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,262 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 37,373 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,284 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,663 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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T357 VUK is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T357 VUK, 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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T357 VUK is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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