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182,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front bumper damaged
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (4.4.3 (a))
PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (16%
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (4.4.3 (a))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (b))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215,75,16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Light cluster broken
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin warn a lot more than other side (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working Side marker (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Light cluster broken
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin warn a lot more than other side (3.5.1g)
Both side mirror covers in poor condition
Offside Front Some damage to Tyre side wall
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover missing (5.2.4a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both side mirror covers in poor condition
Offside Front Some damage to Tyre side wall
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Cover missing (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Edge worn. some deep cuts in tread
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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VK12 DLF is a 2012 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 VK12 DLF, 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 VK12 DLF registered?
VK12 DLF is a 2012 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 March 2012.
Is VK12 DLF safe to buy?
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