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AY53 JKV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

59,099 mi
Last recorded59,099 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 JKV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 59,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 57,816 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,992 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner sills n/s and o/s -undersealed

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting areas x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch-and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lazy

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch-and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 56,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner sills n/s and o/s -undersealed

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting areas x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch-and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lazy

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch-and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,723 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mountings n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lazy

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 53,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 51,607 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

advanced corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis`s at rear end of front sub-frame mounting points

advanced corrosion to parts opf nearside and offside front inner wings

corrosion power steering rack pipes

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear axle

marking of screen only just passed test recommend it to be replaced

Fail 11 Jul 2020 51,607 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

advanced corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis`s at rear end of front sub-frame mounting points

advanced corrosion to parts opf nearside and offside front inner wings

corrosion power steering rack pipes

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear axle

marking of screen only just passed test recommend it to be replaced

Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,576 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 51,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,189 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,083 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,445 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 42,445 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,511 miles

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

squeak from exhaust

Pass 11 Dec 2012 330,701 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 33,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

scratching too screen

Pass 15 Dec 2010 25,829 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,325 miles

brake warning light on

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2009 23,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,395 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 19,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,722 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 14,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 10,738 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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AY53 JKV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AY53 JKV, 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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AY53 JKV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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