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K256 FNO

1993 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,038 mi
Last recorded88,038 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK256 FNO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 88,038 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,499 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated hinges corroded (3.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance effort low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 87,499 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated hinges corroded (3.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance effort low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 87,454 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested abandoned during test as brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dipped beam lamps working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe through structural box section of chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken, others perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,329 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 87,329 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,320 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 87,318 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Hand brake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,161 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 87,161 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,014 miles

Exhaust rubbers split and cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,938 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting O rings perished

o/s/r outer brake cable weakened by corrosion

rear suspension leaf springs are different make and type

Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,776 miles

both front brake discs pitted by corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2011 86,776 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs pitted by corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,465 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 85,802 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 85,780 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,951 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 83,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,763 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,442 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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K256 FNO is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K256 FNO, 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 K256 FNO registered?

K256 FNO is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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