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Fiat Ducato

Multi-colour · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

L78 WOTMOT history

L78 WOT is a multi-colour diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 168,579 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
168,579 km
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,139 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 WOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 WOT was last recorded at 168,579 km on 23 Apr 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2012: 9,768 miles, lower than 105,303 miles on 16 Mar 2011.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,579 km · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
4,139 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,579 km
  • 2024 – 168,579 km
  • 2018 – 131,693 km
  • 2014 – 118,682 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,579 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,579 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    168,579 km
    Test number
    643671147438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail168,579 km3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,579 km
    Test number
    416212977933
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (front) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    168,579 miles
    Test number
    465308649803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,579 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,579 miles
    Test number
    293831638896
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,579 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,579 km
    Test number
    632170154344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass166,940 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    166,940 miles
    Test number
    847287957627
    • MinorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail166,940 miles (+6,893)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,940 miles
    Test number
    750400450452
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass160,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,047 miles
    Test number
    478552967467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail160,047 miles (+3,837)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,047 miles
    Test number
    116526507546
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass156,210 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,210 miles
    Test number
    596846706399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside exhaust mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside exhaust mount deteriorated

  11. Fail156,210 miles (+2,243)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,210 miles
    Test number
    649945284986
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both sides not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside exhaust mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside exhaust mount deteriorated

  12. Pass153,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    153,967 miles
    Test number
    635635541321
    • AdvisoryCentral Handbrake Light Staying on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail153,967 miles (+13,498)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,967 miles
    Test number
    968305073100
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive leak of exhaust gas (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both headlight reflectors deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light staying on

  14. Pass140,469 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,469 miles
    Test number
    722867508665
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail140,469 miles2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,469 miles
    Test number
    588514097557
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass131,693 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,693 km
    Test number
    190882402563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,693 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,693 km
    Test number
    824919655858
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass125,287 miles (+3,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,287 miles
    Test number
    875646543035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass121,451 miles (+134)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    245336705111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded, have been previously cleaned and greased

  20. Fail121,317 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,317 miles
    Test number
    467581195073
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded, have been previously cleaned and greased

  21. Pass118,682 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,682 km
    Test number
    108723394487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail118,682 km4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,682 km
    Test number
    865163894033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass114,382 miles (+4,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,382 miles
    Test number
    296914293043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass109,768 miles (+100,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,768 miles
    Test number
    166528982449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Fail9,768 miles (-95,535)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,768 miles
    Test number
    129987182410
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass105,303 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    105,303 miles
    Test number
    467095571002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass102,655 miles (+3,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,655 miles
    Test number
    404114360063
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  28. Pass98,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    513247507187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail98,731 miles (+49)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    184985597417
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass98,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    98,682 miles
    Test number
    800256896068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L78 WOT

Does L78 WOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 WOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L78 WOT?
The MOT on L78 WOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L78 WOT done?
L78 WOT was recorded at 168,579 km at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,139 km a year.
Has L78 WOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 WOT has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L78 WOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L78 WOT find?
L78 WOT passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear wheel bearing has slight play both.

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