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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,800 cc

S73 HCGMOT history

S73 HCG is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 52,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

S73 HCG white Fiat Ducato – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat Ducato, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
52,983 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 HCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 HCG was last recorded at 52,983 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,822 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
161 miles
Average per year
2,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,983 miles
  • 2024 – 52,822 miles
  • 2022 – 50,040 miles
  • 2020 – 49,724 miles
  • 2019 – 40,142 miles
  • 2018 – 37,966 miles
  • 2017 – 33,922 miles
  • 2016 – 30,283 miles
  • 2015 – 29,215 miles
  • 2014 – 27,619 miles
  • 2013 – 25,578 miles
  • 2012 – 23,160 miles
  • 2011 – 21,020 miles
  • 2009 – 18,640 miles
  • 2008 – 18,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,983 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs - corroded/pitted
  • AdvisoryFront brakes - some imbalance on RBT
  • AdvisoryFront hubs - wear/movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension ball joint gaitor - perishing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front lower suspension ball joint wear/lift
  • AdvisoryRear hubs - wear/movement
  • AdvisoryTemporary locking fuel cap fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front crossmember corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front lower balljoint dust cover poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Wipers poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,983 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,983 miles
    Test number
    128748644840
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs - corroded/pitted
    • AdvisoryFront brakes - some imbalance on RBT
    • AdvisoryFront hubs - wear/movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension ball joint gaitor - perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower suspension ball joint wear/lift
    • AdvisoryRear hubs - wear/movement
    • AdvisoryTemporary locking fuel cap fitted

  2. Fail52,983 miles (+161)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,983 miles
    Test number
    556973143614
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick - lining heavily deteriorated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible - hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible - hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension ball joints - wear/lift
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs - corroded/pitted
    • AdvisoryFront brakes - some imbalance on RBT
    • AdvisoryFront hubs - wear/movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension ball joint gaitor - perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator - came on when tapped
    • AdvisoryRear hubs - wear/movement
    • AdvisoryTemporary locking fuel cap fitted

  3. Pass52,822 miles (+2,782)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,822 miles
    Test number
    361669225105
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower suspension ball joints - wear/lift and gaitors perished
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads - heavily worn and linings appear deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront hubs - wear/movement
    • AdvisoryRear hubs - slight wear/movement
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance on RBT
    • AdvisoryTemporary locking fuel cap fitted

  4. Pass50,040 miles (+316)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    667441985091
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside& offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened build up of surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass49,724 miles (+9,582)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    421414922018
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass40,142 miles (+2,176)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,142 miles
    Test number
    814867381790
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass37,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,966 miles
    Test number
    371176955936
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)

  8. Fail37,966 miles (+4,044)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,966 miles
    Test number
    394796095194
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking brake pipe at offside front inner wheel arch (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)

  9. Pass33,922 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,922 miles
    Test number
    954338591573
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroding
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail33,919 miles (+3,636)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,919 miles
    Test number
    593559065467
    • FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside front (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroding
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass30,283 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,283 miles
    Test number
    359620682173
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower balljoint dust cover poor condition
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  12. Fail30,273 miles (+1,058)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,273 miles
    Test number
    335213359965
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside rear - 215/70 r15c (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower balljoint dust cover poor condition
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  13. Pass29,215 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,215 miles
    Test number
    217350525420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,619 miles (+17)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,619 miles
    Test number
    976602324173
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePlay evident in both front wheel bearings,not considered excessive.

  15. Fail27,602 miles (+2,024)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,602 miles
    Test number
    798993014185
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePlay evident in both front wheel bearings,not considered excessive.

  16. Pass25,578 miles (+2,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,578 miles
    Test number
    438557603191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass23,160 miles (+2,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,160 miles
    Test number
    346320512103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass21,020 miles (+2,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,020 miles
    Test number
    517988811123
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass18,640 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,640 miles
    Test number
    940466759330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,596 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,596 miles
    Test number
    600998198219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing
    • NoteTowbar insecure

Questions about S73 HCG

Does S73 HCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 HCG expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 HCG?
The MOT on S73 HCG expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 HCG done?
S73 HCG was recorded at 52,983 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 2,044 miles a year.
Has S73 HCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 HCG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S73 HCG 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 S73 HCG find?
S73 HCG passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake discs - corroded/pitted; front brakes - some imbalance on rbt, and 5 more.

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