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BU51 AVD

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,887 mi
Last recorded90,887 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 AVD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 90,887 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,076 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 88,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / jacking point within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 86,953 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 86,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch / chassis around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch by plastic panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch by plastic panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch around plastic inner guard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch around plastic inner guard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 79,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 79,571 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,410 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged front pipes are corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,493 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X2 on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 72,493 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust rubber mounts broken

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Chassis corrode/ holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X2 on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,860 miles

Nearside Front inner wheelarch corroded slightly

Offside Front chassis rail slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 69,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheelarch corroded slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis rail slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

all exhaust rubber broken or perished

Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,035 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front top marker light not working

Fail 23 Aug 2016 56,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition perish

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 50,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

o/s/f under step area corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,354 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 45,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,452 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight water leak in tank rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,973 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 41,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,526 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,385 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,931 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 19,668 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AVD is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AVD, 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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BU51 AVD is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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