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J453 HMA

1993 Fiat Ducato

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ453 HMA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 88,040 miles

Front front to rear covered in undersill

Pass 5 Jun 2025 88,042 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 88,040 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 88,040 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 88,040 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 88,125 miles

rear fog lamp bulb holder loose

Fail 26 May 2023 88,125 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 88,010 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 88,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,010 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 87,566 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,879 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 85,083 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,400 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,725 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch area brake pipe supporting bracket corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 83,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/f inner wheel arch area brake pipe supporting bracket corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,801 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 81,801 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,887 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 79,887 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,257 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 78,257 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,535 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 76,535 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,315 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 74,315 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 72,614 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 70,484 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 70,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 67,198 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J453 HMA is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 83,545 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 J453 HMA, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J453 HMA registered?

J453 HMA is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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