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VK12 DLF

2012 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,822 mi
Last recorded182,822 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Fiat Ducato36,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 DLF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 182,822 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 178,765 miles

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))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 178,721 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 174,877 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 174,801 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 169,080 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 169,040 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 167,265 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 167,188 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 165,141 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 165,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 161,298 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster broken

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin warn a lot more than other side (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 161,298 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 143,432 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 143,426 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 119,312 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Edge worn. some deep cuts in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,944 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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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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VK12 DLF is a 2012 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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