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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1994 · 1,929 cc

L78 VOWMOT history

L78 VOW is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 1 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
109,875 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 VOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,929 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 VOW was last recorded at 109,875 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,688 miles · 10 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
187 miles
Average per year
3,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,875 miles
  • 2019 – 109,688 miles
  • 2018 – 108,273 miles
  • 2017 – 106,338 miles
  • 2016 – 103,685 miles
  • 2015 – 99,580 miles
  • 2014 – 91,099 miles
  • 2013 – 84,210 miles
  • 2012 – 75,595 miles
  • 2011 – 66,805 miles
  • 2010 – 57,070 miles
  • 2009 – 53,844 miles
  • 2008 – 50,040 miles
  • 2007 – 43,024 miles
  • 2006 – 41,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,875 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,875 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,875 miles
    Test number
    341876811962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,688 miles (+1,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,688 miles
    Test number
    690363761728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,273 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,273 miles
    Test number
    970582760941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,338 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,338 miles
    Test number
    647514684890
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear inner arches showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryPoor image both headlamps
    • AdvisorySome corrosion both outer and undersills and front understeps

  5. Fail106,338 miles (+2,653)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,338 miles
    Test number
    708232296566
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear inner arches showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryPoor image both headlamps
    • AdvisorySome corrosion both outer and undersills and front understeps

  6. Pass103,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,685 miles
    Test number
    142901542626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,685 miles (+4,105)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,685 miles
    Test number
    121861988134
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass99,580 miles (+8,481)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,580 miles
    Test number
    762433971040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,099 miles
    Test number
    659386644241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail91,099 miles (+6,889)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,099 miles
    Test number
    905276444252
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass84,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,210 miles
    Test number
    678409743280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,210 miles (+8,615)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,210 miles
    Test number
    409055843228
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass75,595 miles (+125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    356914452434
    • NoteRear engine mounting rubber bush worn

  14. Fail75,470 miles (+8,665)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,470 miles
    Test number
    178397142277
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear engine mounting rubber bush worn

  15. Fail66,805 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    298134161212
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass66,805 miles (+9,735)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,805 miles
    Test number
    369024561277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,070 miles
    Test number
    750071960243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,070 miles (+3,226)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,070 miles
    Test number
    992831360243
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass53,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,844 miles
    Test number
    162715269225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail53,844 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,844 miles
    Test number
    724889259226
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail72,071 miles (+22,031)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,071 miles
    Test number
    840119459203
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly worn on edges but not showing cords

  22. Pass50,040 miles (+7,016)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    904319068213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,024 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,024 miles
    Test number
    592107847249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,270 miles (+491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,270 miles
    Test number
    844768257061
    • NoteBattery insecure

  25. Pass41,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,779 miles
    Test number
    112967926490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L78 VOW

Does L78 VOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L78 VOW expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L78 VOW?
The MOT on L78 VOW expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L78 VOW done?
L78 VOW was recorded at 109,875 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 3,980 miles a year.
Has L78 VOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 VOW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on L78 VOW 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 L78 VOW find?
L78 VOW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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