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BU51 AVG

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,162 mi
Last recorded57,162 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 AVG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 57,162 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 57,157 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (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))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 51,274 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 48,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 42,295 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 39,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 39,011 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 39,011 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,005 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not structual

Pass 18 Dec 2018 36,957 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 34,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 32,773 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,771 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,293 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front off side tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 13 Jul 2012 30,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front off side tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

front radiator crossmember corroded

nearside front tyre slighty perished

nearside side marker inop

offside front tyre slighty perished

offside number plate light dim

offside rear upper marker light inop

offside side marker inop

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,855 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 28,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,565 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 26,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,030 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 26,015 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,277 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 AVG is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AVG, 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 AVG registered?

BU51 AVG is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is BU51 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 AVG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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