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Fiat Ducato

White and Yellow · Diesel · 1997 · 2,499 cc

L4 VSTMOT history

L4 VST is a white and yellow diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 19 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

L4 VST white Fiat Ducato – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat Ducato, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
85,192 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White and Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L4 VST was last recorded at 85,192 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,842 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
4,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,192 miles
  • 2025 – 84,842 miles
  • 2024 – 84,168 miles
  • 2023 – 83,466 miles
  • 2022 – 82,845 miles
  • 2021 – 81,840 miles
  • 2019 – 80,617 miles
  • 2018 – 77,426 miles
  • 2017 – 75,261 miles
  • 2016 – 72,497 miles
  • 2015 – 69,844 miles
  • 2014 – 67,711 miles
  • 2013 – 63,841 miles
  • 2012 – 61,944 miles
  • 2011 – 60,546 miles
  • 2010 – 56,984 miles
  • 2009 – 53,540 miles
  • 2008 – 50,627 miles
  • 2007 – 4,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,192 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near radiator crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake imbalance is 29%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside steering track rod has slight play at the rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,192 miles (+350)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,192 miles
    Test number
    550985649931
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near radiator crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass84,842 miles (+674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,842 miles
    Test number
    222732265320
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,168 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,168 miles
    Test number
    990635291688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,466 miles (+621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,466 miles
    Test number
    907040885072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass82,845 miles (+1,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,845 miles
    Test number
    881201519065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,840 miles (+1,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,840 miles
    Test number
    253661445426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,617 miles (+3,191)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,617 miles
    Test number
    826779520688
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes to brake hoses slightly corroded

  8. Pass77,426 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    365489372320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake imbalance is 29%
    • AdvisoryOffside steering track rod has slight play at the rack

  9. Fail77,397 miles (+2,136)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,397 miles
    Test number
    875478706176
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake imbalance is 29%
    • AdvisoryOffside steering track rod has slight play at the rack

  10. Pass75,261 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,261 miles
    Test number
    245189858732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,247 miles (+2,750)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,247 miles
    Test number
    950935642241
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass72,497 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,497 miles
    Test number
    702403880080
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak around subframe
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around the front of the engine

  13. Fail72,466 miles (+2,622)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    179781534304
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak around subframe
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around the front of the engine

  14. Pass69,844 miles (+2,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,844 miles
    Test number
    518891035127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass67,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    916654954199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,711 miles (+3,870)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    996734854168
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass63,841 miles (+1,897)9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,841 miles
    Test number
    566487653105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront cross member corroded
    • NoteFront wipers smearing screen
    • NoteRear tyres perrished

  18. Pass61,944 miles (+1)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,944 miles
    Test number
    208356852191
    • DangerousFloor soft and rotting
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail61,943 miles (+1,397)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,943 miles
    Test number
    327073252164
    • DangerousFloor soft and rotting
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass60,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    906493031191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Fail60,546 miles (+3,562)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,546 miles
    Test number
    966332531185
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass56,984 miles (+3,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    514039800116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass53,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,540 miles
    Test number
    661385509144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail53,540 miles (+2,913)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,540 miles
    Test number
    733575609113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass50,627 miles (+46,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,627 miles
    Test number
    313158698033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass4,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    4,449 miles
    Test number
    460750307118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail4,449 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,449 miles
    Test number
    761606097000
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gear box

Questions about L4 VST

Does L4 VST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 VST expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 VST?
The MOT on L4 VST expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 VST done?
L4 VST was recorded at 85,192 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 4,174 miles a year.
Has L4 VST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VST has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 VST ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L4 VST find?
L4 VST failed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; brake performance unable to be tested; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 12 more.

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