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Fiat Ducato

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,800 cc

T542 YALMOT history

T542 YAL is a white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 28 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 29,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
29,764 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 YAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 YAL was last recorded at 29,764 miles on 16 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2016: 27,201 miles, lower than 27,572 miles on 20 Jun 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,764 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,764 miles
  • 2024 – 29,759 miles
  • 2023 – 29,255 miles
  • 2022 – 29,154 miles
  • 2021 – 28,987 miles
  • 2019 – 28,637 miles
  • 2018 – 28,470 miles
  • 2016 – 27,704 miles
  • 2015 – 27,572 miles
  • 2006 – 25,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,764 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyres starting to crackRecorded 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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Chassis Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres Cracked/ Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,764 miles2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    29,764 miles
    Test number
    570481494950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyres starting to crack

  2. Fail29,764 miles (+5)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,764 miles
    Test number
    245013160145
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyres starting to crack

  3. Pass29,759 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    29,759 miles
    Test number
    746005880378
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail29,759 miles (+504)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,759 miles
    Test number
    186506241928
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass29,255 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    29,255 miles
    Test number
    190543337050
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Chassis Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres Cracked/ Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail29,255 miles (+101)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,255 miles
    Test number
    442856952948
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Chassis Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres Cracked/ Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass29,154 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    29,154 miles
    Test number
    153157324313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,987 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    28,987 miles
    Test number
    287345510717
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear top marker light damaged/ missing and Nearside rear top marker light not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail28,987 miles (+350)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,987 miles
    Test number
    395196458163
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear top marker light damaged/ missing and Nearside rear top marker light not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass28,637 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,637 miles
    Test number
    297262342386
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror head slightly damaged

  11. Fail28,634 miles (+164)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,634 miles
    Test number
    641878877626
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror head slightly damaged

  12. Pass28,470 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,470 miles
    Test number
    454404505003
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail28,470 miles (+766)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,470 miles
    Test number
    227084180039
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass27,704 miles (+503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,704 miles
    Test number
    268397229147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail27,201 miles (-371)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,201 miles
    Test number
    950473792895
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner boot has slight grease weep (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  16. Pass27,572 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,572 miles
    Test number
    267901775448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront crossmember badly corroded. centre exhaust corroded and slight blow.

  17. Fail27,572 miles (+1,938)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,572 miles
    Test number
    256101675111
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront crossmember badly corroded. centre exhaust corroded and slight blow.

  18. Fail25,634 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,634 miles
    Test number
    682718196134
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass25,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,634 miles
    Test number
    770538496139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 YAL

Does T542 YAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T542 YAL expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T542 YAL?
The MOT on T542 YAL expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T542 YAL done?
T542 YAL was recorded at 29,764 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 219 miles a year.
Has T542 YAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 YAL has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T542 YAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T542 YAL find?
T542 YAL passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; horn not working, and 5 more.

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