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K149 JKV

1993 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,430 mi
Last recorded113,430 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 JKV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 113,430 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper inner arch + lower rear in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 109,571 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front both n/s o/s inner arches showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged front n/s outer mirror showing signs of damage (3.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 19 Mar 2025 109,568 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower out rigger rear of front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/lower wing is heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 105,516 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch/tie rod mount

Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,863 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perrishing (6.1.2 (a))

Faint cracks in rear air bag spring assisters.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 103,850 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not loud enough to be heard by other road users. (7.7 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perrishing (6.1.2 (a))

Faint cracks in rear air bag spring assisters.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,134 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion o/s front sill

corrosion to n/s inner wheel arch

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2021 101,113 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s coated. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 101,113 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s coated. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,712 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,249 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 95,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear Upper marker lamp not working

Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,659 miles

Nearside Rear marker lamp not working

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2017 94,659 miles

Nearside Rear marker lamp not working

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,561 miles

HAS TIMING BELT BEEN CHANGED!

exhaust mount"O"rings deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2016 93,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.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)

HAS TIMING BELT BEEN CHANGED!

exhaust mount"O"rings deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,358 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers getting cracked/split.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 92,358 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers getting cracked/split.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 90,874 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 90,874 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 89,896 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear jack insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,896 miles

nearside rear jack insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,899 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 88,899 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,601 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,326 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 86,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 86,008 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 86,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 83,529 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 83,529 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 81,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 80,531 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 80,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K149 JKV is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K149 JKV, 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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K149 JKV is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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