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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1993 · 2,500 cc

K98 ABAMOT history

K98 ABA is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,467 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K98 ABA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K98 ABA was last recorded at 95,467 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2016: 89,907 miles, lower than 89,984 miles on 22 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,291 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
1,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,467 miles
  • 2025 – 95,291 miles
  • 2024 – 95,183 miles
  • 2021 – 95,168 miles
  • 2020 – 94,097 miles
  • 2018 – 94,083 miles
  • 2017 – 93,231 miles
  • 2016 – 89,907 miles
  • 2015 – 85,140 miles
  • 2014 – 82,695 miles
  • 2013 – 80,491 miles
  • 2012 – 77,951 miles
  • 2011 – 74,875 miles
  • 2007 – 67,590 miles
  • 2006 – 60,704 miles
  • 2005 – 57,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,467 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryHoles in both outer sillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,467 miles (+176)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,467 miles
    Test number
    587226671615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHoles in both outer sills

  2. Pass95,291 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,291 miles
    Test number
    847368902412
    • AdvisoryHoles in both outer sills
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass95,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,183 miles
    Test number
    179138747249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail95,183 miles (+7)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,183 miles
    Test number
    199832992802
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail95,176 miles (+8)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,176 miles
    Test number
    205716407158
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass95,168 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    387438844838
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deflectors fitted nearside and offside,corrosion in the offside front door step

  7. Fail95,168 miles (+1,071)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    613743320126
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And has play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Corrosion in door steps
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing not fully tested due to siezed brake
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass94,097 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    835507920034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake discs deteriated and have corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc deteriated and have corrosion

  9. Pass94,083 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,083 miles
    Test number
    416623429348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cables have been modified
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cables have been modified

  10. Fail94,071 miles (+840)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,071 miles
    Test number
    799585330278
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight dragg

  11. Pass93,231 miles (+3,324)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,231 miles
    Test number
    468457736277
    • AdvisoryFront bumper has repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill has corrossion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has slight dragg
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has perishing cracks
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake in need of repair

  12. Pass89,907 miles (-77)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,907 miles
    Test number
    620546412752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,984 miles (+4,844)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    780847572246
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass85,140 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,140 miles
    Test number
    666956775102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    426461674130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,695 miles (+2,204)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    277777764123
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass80,491 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,491 miles
    Test number
    215581873426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,951 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,951 miles
    Test number
    839655572198
    • NoteFront discs scruffy

  19. Fail77,951 miles (+3,076)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,951 miles
    Test number
    666481472165
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront discs scruffy

  20. Pass74,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,875 miles
    Test number
    615767851161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,875 miles (+7,285)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,875 miles
    Test number
    596014241109
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass67,590 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    67,590 miles
    Test number
    172414717334
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f marker light in op

  23. Fail67,590 miles (+6,886)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,590 miles
    Test number
    402646307422
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteO/s/f marker light in op

  24. Pass60,704 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,704 miles
    Test number
    410465306339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteOIL LEAK O/O FRONT OF ENGINE

  25. Fail60,704 miles (+2,997)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,704 miles
    Test number
    944473506358
    • FailureBody or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOIL LEAK O/S FRONT OF ENGINE

  26. Pass57,707 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    764969295285
    • NotePassenger seat missing

  27. Fail57,707 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    581417995210
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePassenger seat missing

Questions about K98 ABA

Does K98 ABA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K98 ABA is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K98 ABA?
The MOT on K98 ABA is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K98 ABA done?
K98 ABA was recorded at 95,467 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 1,832 miles a year.
Has K98 ABA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K98 ABA has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on K98 ABA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K98 ABA find?
K98 ABA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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