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T557 DET

1999 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,225 mi
Last recorded95,225 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Ducato64,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT557 DET
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,225 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 95,221 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 94,143 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 94,143 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,910 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength strutt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength strutt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,081 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,274 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 90,274 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,538 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 89,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 86,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 86,840 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 84,671 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,679 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,472 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 76,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALSO CUT IN INNER WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,511 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,015 miles

Centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,031 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 62,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,733 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 51,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,837 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,231 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 36,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,968 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 29,190 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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T557 DET is a 1999 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T557 DET, 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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What year was T557 DET registered?

T557 DET is a 1999 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T557 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for T557 DET shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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