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AV03 UBD

2003 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,348 mi
Last recorded148,348 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UBD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 148,348 miles

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHTLY STIFF

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE NOT ATTACHED AS INTENDED

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR BRAKE HOSE (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 148,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUT RIGGER TWO PLACES. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SLIGHTLY STIFF

Offside Front BRAKE HOSE NOT ATTACHED AS INTENDED

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR BRAKE HOSE (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 130,536 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 115,553 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 115,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 109,668 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 109,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 104,189 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 104,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front handbrake cable partially siezed

Pass 28 Jun 2012 984,922 miles

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

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

n/s inner sill has corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2012 98,492 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

n/s inner sill has corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,830 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 88,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 77,638 miles

[2] offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly.

[3] both front suspension leg top bearings deteriorated close to limit.

[5] offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly.

[5]both rear and n/s front tyres deteriorated close to limit.

Fail 18 Jun 2010 77,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(2) Offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly.

(3) Both front suspension legs top bearings deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Both rear and nearside front tyres deteriorated close to limit on sidewalls.

(5) Offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,659 miles

(3) Offside front wheel bearing worn close to limit.

(6) Nearside front wheel bearing worn slightly.

(8) Front brake pads worn by 3/4s.

Pass 24 May 2008 56,781 miles

(6) Nearside front wheel bearing worn slightly.

(6) Sidewalls damaged slightly on both rear tyres.

Fail 20 May 2008 56,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(5) Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged close to limit.

(6) Nearside front wheel bearing worn slightly.

(6) Sidewalls damaged slightly on both front tyres.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,602 miles

(5) Sidewalls worn close to limit on Both front and offside rear tyres.

Pass 5 May 2006 34,483 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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AV03 UBD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV03 UBD, 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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AV03 UBD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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