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BU51 ARZ

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,561 mi
Last recorded67,561 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ARZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 67,561 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 67,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 62,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 55,856 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 55,856 miles

Exhaust system insecure x1 snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x5 worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 49,058 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubbers slightly perished

Pass 20 May 2022 48,992 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Coolant warning level light on

Front radiator support panel corroded

Fail 19 May 2022 48,992 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Coolant warning level light on

Front radiator support panel corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 48,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,681 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 47,681 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,545 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 45,509 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 45,094 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 44,061 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 44,061 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,281 miles

All four wheel bearings have very slight play

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,854 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS STARTING TO DETERIATE

FRONT + REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,520 miles

FRONT + REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,622 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

FRONT + REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,051 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,108 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,022 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,023 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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BU51 ARZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 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 BU51 ARZ, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU51 ARZ registered?

BU51 ARZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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