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BK03 VVU

2003 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

230,829 mi
Last recorded230,829 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 VVU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 230,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mounting (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill door step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak

rear box condition

rear spring condition

underside heavily corroded

f pads wearing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 225,363 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust condition

inner wings and inner sills corroding

oil leak

rear lamps condition

rear pads wearing

rear suspension mounting areas corroding

suspension top mounts condition

Pass 14 Jul 2015 225,363 miles

exhaust condition

inner wings and inner sills corroding

oil leak

rear lamps condition

rear pads wearing

rear suspension mounting areas corroding

suspension top mounts condition

Pass 28 Jul 2014 217,778 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion chassis

corrosion front inner arches

exhaust condition

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 217,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion chassis

corrosion front inner arches

exhaust condition

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2013 208,163 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 208,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 181,872 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 181,872 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 162,044 miles

rear brake aplication slightly uneven

Fail 18 Feb 2011 162,044 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake aplication slightly uneven

Pass 22 Feb 2010 138,290 miles

N/S front door mirror not of standard fitment

Oil leak

fuel pump slight seepage

Fail 19 Feb 2010 138,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S front door mirror not of standard fitment

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

Oil leak

fuel pump slight seepage

power steer bracket adrift

Pass 17 Apr 2009 117,933 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 117,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 91,339 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,034 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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BK03 VVU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BK03 VVU, 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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BK03 VVU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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