1996 Fiat Ducato 2.5L Diesel · N453 BTF
1996 Fiat Ducato (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 70,621 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT DUCATO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N453 BTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 70,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N453 BTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Fiat Ducato (N453 BTF) between December 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SPRING HANGER MOUNTING POI”.
N453 BTF Mileage History
- 02/12/202170,621 mi
- 23/11/202270,621 mi
- 23/11/202270,621 mi
- 01/12/202370,621 mi
- 10/05/202470,621 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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