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K5 XAJ

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,665 mi
Last recorded58,665 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 XAJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 58,665 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 58,282 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 58,277 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 57,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,235 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front Inner And Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,933 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all mounts very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 56,932 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all mounts very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower under rad cross beam corroded and holed

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 60,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,932 miles

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

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 56,932 miles

Oil leak ()

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge, cracking and perishing

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 56,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge, cracking and perishing

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,925 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 56,925 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 56,543 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded structural crossmember between chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill under seat belt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,179 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,736 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 505,056 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 505,056 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 47,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 44,177 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 4,086 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,670 miles

Both rear tyres show signs of cracking and perishing

Fail 6 May 2008 36,670 miles

Both rear tyres show signs of cracking and perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 35,877 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,616 miles

baffles may be loose in middle silencer

offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer wall

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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K5 XAJ is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K5 XAJ, 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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K5 XAJ is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 February 1996.

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