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D16 SEN

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

37,309 mi
Last recorded37,309 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 SEN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 37,309 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 37,307 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear air assistance inop

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 36,123 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables rusty (1.1.15 (a))

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

air assistance for rear springs not operating

Fail 5 Jul 2024 36,121 miles

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

air assistance for rear springs not operating

front crossmember very corroded/holed

Pass 1 Aug 2023 35,945 miles

front radiator support crossmember corroded

rear suspension airbags inopperative

Fail 10 Jul 2023 35,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front crossmember rad support corroded to excess

rear suspension air helpers inop

Pass 14 Jul 2022 34,940 miles

safty pad fitted to offside front seat belt

Fail 12 Jul 2022 34,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70 R15C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

safty pad fitted to offside front seat belt

Pass 14 Jul 2021 34,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 34,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,861 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 33,860 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 32,860 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,029 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 32,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 32,029 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,899 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,593 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 30,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,687 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 29,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 26,948 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,970 miles

brake pipes rusting both rear tyres low tread

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,916 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,420 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 23,122 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,816 miles

front crossmember rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,804 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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D16 SEN is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 74,888 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 D16 SEN, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D16 SEN is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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