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BV03 UDX

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,998 mi
Last recorded160,998 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 UDX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 160,998 miles

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

Nearside Inner Centre sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Inner Centre floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 16 Feb 2026 160,998 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Centre sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Inner Centre floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 24 Feb 2025 153,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 153,618 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and box section by spring rear anchor mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 141,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not excessive

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 141,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 129,659 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 129,638 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 115,951 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 95,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 95,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,019 miles

Front Inner both wheel arches holed and corroded

Nearside Inner centre holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Inner cill holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cill holed and corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner out riggers holed and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

Fail 27 Feb 2020 80,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 212- 39- 130 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near suspension bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near suspension bol (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner both wheel arches holed and corroded

Nearside Inner centre holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Inner cill holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cill holed and corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner out riggers holed and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

Pass 21 Feb 2019 67,800 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,243 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 65,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,953 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 60,952 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,235 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,277 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,885 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,339 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 34,339 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,510 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,111 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,261 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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BV03 UDX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV03 UDX, 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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BV03 UDX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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