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T520 LYB

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,236 mi
Last recorded173,236 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT520 LYB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 173,236 miles

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

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

corrosion present under vehicle

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 170,235 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

suspension corroded

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 1 May 2024 167,727 miles

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

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

Lower vehicle covered in underseal

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 166,840 miles

Vehicle heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 4 Feb 2022 166,050 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 166,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 166,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 165,970 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 162,061 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 162,061 miles

Exhaust system insecure all mounts cracked or split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 155,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 152,832 miles

existing repairs appear ok

underside heavily waxoiled

Fail 8 May 2017 152,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at jacking point and inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 3 Jun 2016 152,101 miles

Offside Rear tyre casing showing signs of cracking

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,997 miles

front brake discs have surface corrosion

poor image o/s headlamp

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 May 2015 14,995 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

front brake discs have surface corrosion

o/s rear tyre casing cracked

o/s under step corroded

poor image o/s headlamp

Pass 12 Jun 2014 147,728 miles

Front brake flexi pipe ends corroded

Front discs very rusty

N/S Front tyre cracked sidewall

N/S Rear wheel, slight play in bearing

O/S Rear brake binding

O/S Rear tyrewall cracked

O/S rear wheel, play in wheel bearing

Some rust to N/S and O/S chassis/inner wings in engine compartment

Fail 3 Jun 2014 147,726 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake flexi pipe ends corroded

Front discs very rusty

N/S Front tyre cracked sidewall

N/S Rear wheel, slight play in bearing

O/S Rear brake binding

O/S Rear tyrewall cracked

O/S rear wheel, play in wheel bearing

Some rust to N/S and O/S chassis/inner wings in engine compartment

Pass 8 Jun 2013 145,697 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 145,697 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 144,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre is styarting to crack/perish

Fail 24 May 2012 144,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre is styarting to crack/perish

Pass 22 Apr 2011 142,383 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 140,773 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 140,773 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 138,538 miles

front chassis corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2009 138,536 miles

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

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

front chassis corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2008 136,764 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 136,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil leak

engine water leak

front crossmember very rusty [surports rad]

n/s/f chassis starting to rust

n/s/f top marker light n/w

Pass 17 Jan 2007 129,086 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 129,084 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 119,138 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 119,138 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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T520 LYB is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T520 LYB, 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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T520 LYB is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T520 LYB shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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