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T54 VHW

1999 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

46,694 mi
Last recorded46,694 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT54 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 46,694 miles

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

corrosion to inner sills front and rear but doesnt affect strength of mounts

Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,094 miles

corrosion to NSF and OSR

Fail 13 Mar 2025 45,093 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to NSF and OSR

Pass 29 Feb 2024 44,904 miles

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

corrosion to OSR and NSF

Pass 9 Mar 2023 44,214 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 44,214 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 44,111 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 44,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,664 miles

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

Offside Front chassis showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 8 Aug 2019 43,664 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front chassis showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 42,170 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 41,013 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 41,013 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,671 miles

Front cross member excessively corroded

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 39,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front cross member excessively corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,790 miles

Front x member is excessively corroded but does not form part of the mot

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 38,784 miles

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

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

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,563 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,910 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 35,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,460 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,907 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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T54 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 T54 VHW, 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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T54 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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