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AU53 GKL

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,742 mi
Last recorded87,742 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GKL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 87,742 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 87,742 miles

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working central (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 84,039 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 82,612 miles

Offside Front Lower step/outer sill damaged.

radiator support beam rotten

Fail 20 Sep 2023 82,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower step/outer sill damaged.

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

radiator support beam rotten

Pass 23 Sep 2022 78,563 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 78,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 78,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

NSF Fog light inop.

Offside Front Brake anti rattle spring fouling on wheel.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 17 Aug 2021 77,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,588 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 75,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,824 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,180 miles

Offside rear parking brake efficiency

Slight fuel leak from pump area

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,416 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,840 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 46,840 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,533 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,497 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,974 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,034 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 20,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU53 GKL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 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 AU53 GKL, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU53 GKL registered?

AU53 GKL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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