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K23 YTA

1993 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

182,034 mi
Last recorded182,034 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 YTA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 182,034 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 182,019 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Incorrect bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 179,920 miles

Front + Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

General underbody surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 176,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 176,234 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Dose not fully retract. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of the leaf spring hanger. Marked in Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top of the leaf spring hanger. Marked in Yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 174,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Marker lights flickering

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 174,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp loose( tightened) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Marker lights flickering

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

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground near n/s step ( secured up in place) (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 173,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 173,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 172,114 miles

all steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2019 69,855 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 168,611 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 164,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 164,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 162,164 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 162,105 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 159,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 157,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 153,353 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 151,177 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perished

nearside handbrake slower to operate than offside

Fail 6 Feb 2012 151,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perished

nearside handbrake slower to operate than offside

Pass 13 Apr 2011 150,374 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 150,374 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 149,356 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 149,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 148,173 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front pads 60%worn

Fail 10 Apr 2009 148,138 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front pads 60%worn

Pass 17 Apr 2008 146,464 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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K23 YTA is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K23 YTA, 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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K23 YTA is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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