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AX03 VPP

2003 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,399 mi
Last recorded148,399 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VPP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 148,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front outer sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Jun 2014 126,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on.

nearside front and offside front inner wings corroding.

offside outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm.

Fail 22 May 2014 125,657 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

engine management light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front and offside front inner wings corroding.

offside outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 116,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coolant level low.

offside outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 116,674 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coolant level low.

offside outer sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 108,037 miles

Dashboard engine management warning light on.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,116 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,185 miles

Dashboard engine management warning light on.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 73,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,548 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 54,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AX03 VPP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX03 VPP, 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 AX03 VPP registered?

AX03 VPP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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