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WJI 6520

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

51,269 mi
Last recorded51,269 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 6520
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 51,269 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 51,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 51,202 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 51,202 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,072 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 49,952 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 49,945 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking injector area ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear single line pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

all exhaust rubbers cracking.

bonnet release sticking.

corrosion in both front steps/inner sills

exhaust system corroded.

general corrosion under vehicle

ignition switch faulty.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet release is sticking

Fail 8 Aug 2019 47,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear upper lamp, lens is missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet release is sticking

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,813 miles

exhaust centre section corroding

slight weep from o/s/f outer cv boot

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion starting in o/s/f under step + o/s/f chassis

Fail 14 Jul 2018 46,809 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working in carrier (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion starting in o/s/f under step + o/s/f chassis

exhaust centre section corroding

slight weep from o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,708 miles

offside rear tyre cracking 195/70/15c

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jul 2017 44,708 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre cracking 195/70/15c

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 May 2016 42,554 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Apr 2016 42,554 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 May 2015 41,725 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 41,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,449 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 41,449 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

O/S/R light board damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,096 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounts perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 41,096 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounts perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,500 miles

Battery tray corroding

Both steering tie rods have slight play

Front cross member heavily corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 40,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery tray corroding

Both steering tie rods have slight play

Front cross member heavily corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,839 miles

horn poor

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,008 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,065 miles

all tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,355 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,185 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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WJI 6520 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 WJI 6520, 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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WJI 6520 is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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