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BK03 VXS

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,875 mi
Last recorded153,875 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 VXS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 153,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 145,270 miles

blue smoke at idle and when revved not sufficient to fail

corrosion in both sills and rear crossmember

Fail 11 Mar 2016 145,235 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

blue smoke at idle and when revved not sufficient to fail

corrosion in both sills and rear crossmember

Pass 3 Mar 2015 133,067 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Fail 2 Mar 2015 133,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Pass 24 Mar 2014 122,095 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded......not prescribed area.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 122,093 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded......not prescribed area.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,909 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

exhaust deteriorated....not blowing at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2013 112,907 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)

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

exhaust deteriorated....not blowing at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,922 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 104,918 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,977 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 71,018 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,523 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 58,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,618 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,842 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small cut in o/s rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2006 23,250 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 VXS is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VXS, 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 BK03 VXS registered?

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

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