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YY16 VLX

2016 Fiat Ducato

Yellow Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

285,716 mi
Last recorded285,716 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Ducato49,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 VLX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 285,716 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth WORN ON EDGE (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SEEPAGE OF GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SEEPAGE OF GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SEEPAGE OF GREASE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 259,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 234,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on the offside of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 234,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on the offside of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 211,993 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 211,993 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2021 183,045 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 148,095 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 117,690 miles

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 117,690 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 81,677 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 34,877 miles

emissions too low to be detected

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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YY16 VLX is a 2016 Fiat Ducato in Yellow with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY16 VLX, 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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What year was YY16 VLX registered?

YY16 VLX is a 2016 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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