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AP53 UDM

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,667 mi
Last recorded97,667 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 UDM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 97,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside sills corroded, not structural

offside sill corroded not structural

rear valance corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 97,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust bracket broken

hi level stop lamp not working

nearside sills corroded, not structural

offside sill corroded not structural

rear valance corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,888 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 94,886 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 94,873 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r lens broken

Fail 29 Oct 2013 94,710 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r lens broken

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,205 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,868 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,373 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 64,366 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,478 miles

Rear Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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AP53 UDM is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 UDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP53 UDM registered?

AP53 UDM is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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