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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,500 cc

P181 KOWMOT history

P181 KOW is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 1 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 60,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

P181 KOW white Fiat Ducato – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat Ducato, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
60,136 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P181 KOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P181 KOW was last recorded at 60,136 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,061 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,136 miles
  • 2024 – 59,485 miles
  • 2023 – 59,348 miles
  • 2022 – 59,263 miles
  • 2021 – 58,914 miles
  • 2020 – 58,802 miles
  • 2019 – 58,643 miles
  • 2018 – 58,427 miles
  • 2017 – 58,006 miles
  • 2016 – 57,321 miles
  • 2015 – 56,928 miles
  • 2014 – 56,800 miles
  • 2013 – 56,231 miles
  • 2012 – 55,276 miles
  • 2011 – 54,110 miles
  • 2010 – 52,547 miles
  • 2009 – 51,126 miles
  • 2008 – 50,065 miles
  • 2007 – 48,419 miles
  • 2006 – 45,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,136 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront radiator cross member heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipes rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front and rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,136 miles (+75)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,136 miles
    Test number
    844182698132
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator cross member heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail60,061 miles (+576)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,061 miles
    Test number
    518282632676
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator cross member heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass59,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,485 miles
    Test number
    117586772493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,485 miles (+137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,485 miles
    Test number
    583443312678
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass59,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,348 miles
    Test number
    281330986653
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail59,348 miles (+85)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,348 miles
    Test number
    230176093632
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass59,263 miles (+349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,263 miles
    Test number
    832523155109
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    221127787856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,914 miles (+112)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    879161537777
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass58,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,802 miles
    Test number
    425044765726
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded and holed

  11. Fail58,802 miles (+159)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,802 miles
    Test number
    146975554691
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded and holed

  12. Pass58,643 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,643 miles
    Test number
    713371243425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (greased) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner sill steps rusty (not prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty
    • AdvisorySlight cracking front tyre

  13. Fail58,629 miles (+202)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    565618018491
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner sills rusty (not prescribed area)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty

  14. Pass58,427 miles (+20)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,427 miles
    Test number
    384908047744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front step/sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front and rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis leg corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front step/sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  15. Fail58,407 miles (+401)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,407 miles
    Test number
    830379537564
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front and rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  16. Pass58,006 miles (+685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,006 miles
    Test number
    150686889243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Pass57,321 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    344339113854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Fail57,269 miles (+341)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,269 miles
    Test number
    490889770613
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass56,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,928 miles
    Test number
    374501441269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut to the cords but not in excess of 25mm
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  20. Fail56,928 miles (+128)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,928 miles
    Test number
    107524306084
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut to the cords but not in excess of 25mm
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  21. Pass56,800 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,800 miles
    Test number
    966680324266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,231 miles
    Test number
    116494413287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,231 miles (+955)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,231 miles
    Test number
    988944013288
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass55,276 miles (+1,166)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    787025602254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust spring/mounting missing but exhaust system still supported

  25. Pass54,110 miles (+1,563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,110 miles
    Test number
    805081721222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass52,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,547 miles
    Test number
    410397530220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,547 miles (+1,421)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,547 miles
    Test number
    501347830218
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass51,126 miles (+1,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,126 miles
    Test number
    180553629289
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass50,065 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,065 miles
    Test number
    284295938202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass48,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,419 miles
    Test number
    580511147237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Fail48,419 miles (+2,762)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,419 miles
    Test number
    480520747289
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  32. Pass45,657 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    752280186085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail45,651 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,651 miles
    Test number
    663189676002
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Questions about P181 KOW

Does P181 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P181 KOW is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on P181 KOW?
The MOT on P181 KOW is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P181 KOW done?
P181 KOW was recorded at 60,136 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 740 miles a year.
Has P181 KOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P181 KOW has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P181 KOW 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 P181 KOW find?
P181 KOW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front radiator cross member heavily corroded; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount.

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