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T488 YFA

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,449 mi
Last recorded72,449 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 YFA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 72,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel under foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering lock inoperative

Fail 22 Jun 2026 72,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel under foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering lock inoperative

Fail 3 Jun 2026 72,449 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation Both (1.2.1 (d))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Horn intermittent

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel under foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward most mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,761 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective One of two rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight corrosion under foot step

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack, borderline (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering lock inoperative

Fail 19 Jun 2025 71,759 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wire (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective One of two rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight corrosion under foot step

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack, borderline (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering lock inoperative

Pass 15 Jul 2024 71,112 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 71,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point- Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,975 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 69,969 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,822 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/and o/s front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,876 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 65,875 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe damp, but visible signs of obvious leaks not seen . further inspection advised.

Offside Rear road wheel tyre perished

vehicle underside has slight surface corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2020 62,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe damp, but visible signs of obvious leaks not seen . further inspection advised.

Offside Rear road wheel tyre perished

vehicle underside has slight surface corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 56,253 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear bump stops worn

Fail 13 May 2019 56,253 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bump stops worn

Pass 3 May 2018 51,269 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

bind on nearside front brake / advise attention

corrosion on chassis and members

cracks and splits around both rear tyres

one silencer mounting missing

slight play in all wheel bearings

unable to see front brake pads fully

warning light lit

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,214 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on both front brake disc edges

corrosion on exhaust system and one silencer mounting broken away

corrosion on power steering pipes

cracks around both rear tyres

grease at offside front inner drive shaft gaiter

slight play in all wheel bearings

unable to see front brake pads fully

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2017 49,206 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on both front brake disc edges

corrosion on exhaust system and one silencer mounting broken away

corrosion on power steering pipes

cracks around both rear tyres

grease at offside front inner drive shaft gaiter

offside rear side marker light not working

slight play in all wheel bearings

unable to see front brake pads fully

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 May 2016 48,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on steering rack pipe

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight play in all wheel bearings

unable to see front 0uter brake pads fully

Fail 11 May 2016 48,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on steering rack pipe

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

slight play in all wheel bearings

unable to see front 0uter brake pads fully

Pass 11 May 2015 45,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both wiper blades in poor condition

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front cross member

intermittant fault on temperature gauge

offside rear top marker light not working

Fail 6 May 2015 45,483 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both wiper blades in poor condition

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front cross member

intermittant fault on temperature gauge

offside rear top marker light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,131 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2013 42,523 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 42,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,310 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 41,300 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre slight bulge staring to appear omn outer sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,275 miles

offside front lower suspension joint gator split

Fail 12 Aug 2011 39,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front lower suspension joint gator split

Pass 7 Aug 2010 35,539 miles

n/s number plate lamp not working

Pass 8 Aug 2009 33,471 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,730 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 31,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,272 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2006 28,964 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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T488 YFA is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T488 YFA, 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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T488 YFA is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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