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AT51 BFF

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,122 mi
Last recorded47,122 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BFF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 47,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cross member mount chassis corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front cross member mount chassis corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 47,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cross member mount chassis corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front cross member mount chassis corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,906 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 46,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2024 46,405 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant low

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 45,995 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front subframe becoming corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play All wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 45,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/F inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front subframe becoming corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play All wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 44,975 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both N/S/F and O/S/F chassis at radiator support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust outer skin deteriorating

N/S/F jacking point corroded out side of prescribed area

Wheel bearing has slight play Both N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 44,963 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both N/S/F and O/S/F chassis at radiator support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust outer skin deteriorating

N/S/F jacking point corroded out side of prescribed area

Wheel bearing has slight play Both N/S/R and O/S/R (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,620 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

exhaust rubbers cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2020 44,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,283 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 27 May 2019 44,280 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 43,543 miles

BOTH EXHAUST CENTRE BOXES OUTER SKIN CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Nearside Front SIDE MARKER NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 43,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired SPRING BROKEN (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEELBEARING NOT CHECKED (1.2.1 (f))

BOTH EXHAUST CENTRE BOXES OUTER SKIN CORRODED

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front SIDE MARKER NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 42,626 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 42,624 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst pipe (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 23 May 2016 41,820 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 41,820 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 39,939 miles

offside front brake pipes ( beneath chassis leg ) corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 38,600 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 38,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 36,883 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 33,089 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 24,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,123 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 22,123 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,679 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,514 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,642 miles

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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AT51 BFF is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 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 AT51 BFF, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AT51 BFF is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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