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M8 KDV

1996 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,186 mi
Last recorded68,186 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Ducato74,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 KDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 68,186 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 67,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty not always functioning on first operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay inner wing near engine mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 65,421 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 65,042 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,628 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,429 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,357 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,476 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 48,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,627 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Oct 2011 47,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise offside rear tyre heavily perished advise replacement

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,437 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,983 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 45,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,906 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 44,895 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,014 miles

POWER STEERING PIPES SURFACE RUST

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,273 miles

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Aug 2006 137,009 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,168 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 41,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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M8 KDV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M8 KDV, 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 M8 KDV registered?

M8 KDV is a 1996 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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