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JKZ 8431

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,134 mi
Last recorded72,134 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKZ 8431
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,134 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met, may require repair or adjustment

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,001 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Handbrake requirements only just met, may require repair or adjustment

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

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))

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

Under vehicle showing age related corrosion in areas

Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,132 miles

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

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

Wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Oct 2023 71,132 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Sep 2020 71,104 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front section of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,239 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front inner arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 68,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front inner arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 62,469 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 62,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Lenses have been painted over (1.1.C.1e)

Both front wiper blades torn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

N/S/R top marker inop

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

PAS metal fluid lines corroded but not leaking

Rear exhaust mounting bushes perished

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 62,032 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 60,349 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,251 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 60,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,991 miles

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

O/S parking brake performance low

Fail 3 Sep 2012 57,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

O/S parking brake performance low

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,719 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 56,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,041 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 54,037 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,649 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,587 miles

offside rear light unit loose

slight rise and fall offside front brake

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,772 miles

n/s/r top tail lamp innop

Pass 5 Oct 2006 43,174 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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JKZ 8431 is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 JKZ 8431, 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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What year was JKZ 8431 registered?

JKZ 8431 is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for JKZ 8431 shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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