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AU53 KSJ

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,193 mi
Last recorded40,193 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KSJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 40,193 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 40,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 40,101 miles

Front wiper blades

Pass 27 Jan 2024 39,874 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 34,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,517 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Central stop light inop

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both head lights deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear braket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper side marker missing

Nearside centre side marker inop

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear braket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both side leaf springs corroded

spare wheel braket corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 33,493 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet close to engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper side marker missing

Nearside centre side marker inop

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front cross member corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside centre side marker inop

Rear axle slight corrosion

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 33,192 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear brakets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside centre marker light inop

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear brakets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside centre marker light inop

Rear axle corroded

part of centre stop light inop

Fail 3 Sep 2019 33,192 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear brakets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside centre marker light inop

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear brakets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside centre marker light inop

Rear axle corroded

part of centre stop light inop

Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,110 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wing

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,593 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

coolant level low

Centre stop light has some not working

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 31,593 miles

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

Centre stop light has some not working

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

coolant level low

Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,222 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 29,222 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,954 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 26,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,795 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2013 25,659 miles

both rear tyres starting to split but not reaching cords

Fail 26 Feb 2013 25,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres starting to split but not reaching cords

Fail 29 Mar 2012 25,184 miles

2 of 3 o/s marker lamps not working

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

auxillary battery insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,184 miles

2 of 3 o/s marker lamps not working

auxillary battery insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear top side lamps inop

Fail 9 Mar 2010 310,379 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s side lamp n/w

n/s side lamp n/w

Pass 9 Mar 2010 310,379 miles

n/s side lamp n/w

n/s side lamp n/w

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 20,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,456 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,067 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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AU53 KSJ is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU53 KSJ, 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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AU53 KSJ is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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