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D57 ESP

1996 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

63,512 mi
Last recorded63,512 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD57 ESP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 63,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 63,510 miles

All outline marker lamps missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt missing Nearside and offside (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 62,643 miles

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

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 Front 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))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 62,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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 Front 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))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 62,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative not labeled (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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 Front 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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 62,012 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 62,000 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Load valve to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both upper and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 31 Aug 2021 60,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 60,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 58,489 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2019 58,485 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,534 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,821 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,834 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 54,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking at joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,533 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

one exhaust rubber hanger missing 3 other are split

Fail 17 Sep 2013 47,622 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,711 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bolts and nuts missing from turbo lower support bracket

turbo wastegate acctuator disconnected

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 35,426 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 32,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,617 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D57 ESP is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 D57 ESP, 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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D57 ESP is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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