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VEZ 7165

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

77,662 mi
Last recorded77,662 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 7165
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 77,662 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by bonnet hinge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front flexy brake hose locating clip broken

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

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

front crossmember corroded

inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 77,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 77,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 77,479 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to nearside front flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all offside (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all power steering pipes heavily corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front chassis corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing / chassis leg corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 77,267 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,395 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,284 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 74,274 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 70,799 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 67,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 65,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 63,202 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 63,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,490 miles

both front tyres showing signs of deteriation

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,473 miles

Exhaust centre mountings corroded but exhaust is supported.

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,550 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,530 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,509 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 44,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,931 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,767 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,675 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 37,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,762 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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VEZ 7165 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 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 VEZ 7165, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VEZ 7165 registered?

VEZ 7165 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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