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T462 TAE

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,736 mi
Last recorded63,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 TAE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 63,736 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed coolant level too low and not willing to risk trying to get engine up to temp - would only got to 65degrees (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlight adjuster in cab not working and adjusters seized (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet mount has corroded away from mounting on inner wing (3.1 (c))

Nearside Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet mounting corroded and likely to come off (3.1 (c))

Offside Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare wheel carrier fractured wheel carrier mounting cross member rotten and holed (6.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 3 May 2024 58,088 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 56,612 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare wheel mounting corroded but not to excess

Pass 16 May 2022 56,058 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear spare wheel support beam corroded

front exhaust mount rubber crascking

reverse lamp inop

Fail 16 May 2022 56,058 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear spare wheel support beam corroded

front exhaust mount rubber crascking

reverse lamp inop

Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,472 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 54,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 54,210 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 54,210 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,780 miles

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,556 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 53,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 52,693 miles

spare wheel mounting brackets slight corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2015 52,693 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour white and black (7.4.B.4)

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

spare wheel mounting brackets slight corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,975 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 51,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 51,353 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 51,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 50,193 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 50,193 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 48,436 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 48,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 47,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 45,291 miles

front radiator crossmember heavy corrosion

Pass 17 May 2008 43,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 42,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,060 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2005 32,222 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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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T462 TAE is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T462 TAE, 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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T462 TAE is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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