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TEZ 8297

2012 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

59,764 mi
Last recorded59,764 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Ducato36,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 8297
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 59,764 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 59,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 268,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 59,222 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 263,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 58,054 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 258,287 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 55,787 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 55,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 253,574 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,943 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 249,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 249,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 42,876 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 239,652 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 229,132 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 30,631 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 214,977 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 214,977 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 21,949 miles

EML light on

Pass 16 Aug 2017 197,689 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 197,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 15,195 miles

Engine management light

Pass 16 Aug 2016 178,539 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 11,684 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 156,225 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 156,225 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 134,323 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 117,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 95,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,751 miles

engine light on

Fail 8 Apr 2011 73,749 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

Pass 2 Apr 2010 51,033 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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TEZ 8297 is a 2012 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

Across all 2012 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 36,996 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 TEZ 8297, 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 14 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TEZ 8297 registered?

TEZ 8297 is a 2012 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for TEZ 8297 shows 34 tests with a 79.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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