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V712 LDE

2012 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

126,439 mi
Last recorded126,439 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Fiat Ducato36,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 LDE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 126,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all underside covered in underseal

Fail 18 Oct 2022 126,404 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to handbrake excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded os/f & ns/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine sump excessively corrded

multiple signs of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2020 126,377 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

susspention components corroded front and rear

Fail 21 Feb 2020 126,377 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively damaged all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working al position lamps front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion on rear crossmember

brake test not carried out due to damaged pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,015 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 126,015 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,720 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted .

Fail 19 Aug 2016 117,720 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

under body covers fitted .

Pass 12 May 2014 112,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp pattern deflectors fitted

o/s/r and n/s/r side marker lights u/s

Pass 16 May 2013 106,412 miles

advise headlamp converters fitted

n/s/r amber marker light u/s

Fail 15 May 2013 106,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise headlamp converters fitted

n/s/r amber marker light u/s

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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V712 LDE is a 2012 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V712 LDE, 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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V712 LDE is a 2012 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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