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BN53 LYK

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,932 mi
Last recorded66,932 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LYK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 66,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded upper of two (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside inner sill corroded to excess

clutch pipe corroded to excess

minor corrosion in various places under body

Fail 4 May 2016 66,932 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded lower of two (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded upper of two (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside inner sill corroded to excess

clutch pipe corroded to excess

minor corrosion in various places under body

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch steel hydralic pipe corroded to excess

nearside centre inner sill corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 63,018 miles

metal hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 59,369 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 59,368 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 55,898 miles

load vsensing valve tight needs freeing off.

nearside headlamp condensated and in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2010 52,577 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 52,576 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 48,565 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 48,565 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 43,076 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 43,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,983 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 41,983 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,679 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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BN53 LYK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN53 LYK, 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 BN53 LYK registered?

BN53 LYK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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