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VIL 6549

2016 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

501,876 mi
Last recorded501,876 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Ducato49,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 6549
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 501,876 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine steady bar bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Belt required soon (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Repair required soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake efficiency low

Fail 5 May 2026 501,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Auxillery belt in poor condition

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine steady bar bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Belt required soon (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Repair required soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Handbrake efficiency low

Pass 2 May 2025 467,319 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Bulb deflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Required soon (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 423,084 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Silencer rubber mounts in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight brake bind and disc pads worn more then n/s

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

Rear No spare wheel

Rear n/s and o/s/r leaf springs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2024 423,084 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Silencer rubber mounts in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight brake bind and disc pads worn more then n/s

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

Rear No spare wheel

Rear n/s and o/s/r leaf springs corroded

Pass 6 May 2023 404,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Required soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Required soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2023 402,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Required soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Required soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 371,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On limit. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On limit. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 371,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On limit. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On limit. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 320,945 miles

Front Upper Upper boost hose is very perished.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 320,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Upper boost hose is very perished.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 268,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2020 268,077 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service due light on

Pass 30 Mar 2019 204,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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VIL 6549 is a 2016 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 49,643 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 VIL 6549, 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 10 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VIL 6549 is a 2016 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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