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T551 KAR

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 KAR
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 95,573 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 90,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 90,874 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 90,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Lower Outline marker lamp Medio area not working.

Rear Parking brake, requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 87,671 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 87,644 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 78,343 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

exhaust rubber mounts all perished

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,982 miles

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

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

nearside front step/inner and outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,957 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,247 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,712 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,897 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,118 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 60,118 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,536 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 54,536 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,345 miles

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)

rear nearside tyre starting to crack.rear offside tyre starting to crack/side wall damaged.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 54,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front nearside upper side lamp inoperative.

rear nearside tyre starting to crack.rear offside tyre starting to crack/side wall damaged.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,061 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,962 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 5,002 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,059 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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T551 KAR is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T551 KAR, 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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T551 KAR is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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