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Y978 KSF

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,915 mi
Last recorded65,915 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 KSF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 65,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 65,906 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom and outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 61,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flexi mounts both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 59,700 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2024 59,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 55,835 miles

Offside Front Inner wing soft

Offside Front floor next to jacking point corroded & holed

exhaust thin & corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 52,712 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 52,712 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower radiator panel corroded & holed

Rear exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,836 miles

bottom radiator panel corroded & holed

Fail 6 Jul 2021 48,836 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

bottom radiator panel corroded & holed

Pass 10 Jul 2020 45,927 miles

Front crossmember corroded and holed

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,848 miles

Front panel below radiator

Fail 23 Jul 2019 43,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working tow bar wires (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front panel below radiator

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 40,979 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner wing at rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 38,280 miles

Headlamp switch faulty delayed re-action & relays crackling (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure bottom bolt (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at front (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner wing at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,815 miles

Front Headlamp leveller inoperative

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Floor corroded and holed

Offside Rear Seat belt not tested - buckle under seat base

Fail 13 Jul 2016 35,814 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp leveller inoperative

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Floor corroded and holed

Offside Rear Seat belt not tested - buckle under seat base

Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 29,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 29,958 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,933 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 29,713 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 29,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,690 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 22,690 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 19,522 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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Y978 KSF is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 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 Y978 KSF, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y978 KSF is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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