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CA53 MPA

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

68,705 mi
Last recorded68,705 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 MPA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 68,705 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 68,705 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired step panels missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,177 miles

(5 out of 6 side amber marker lights inoperative)

Fail 16 Jul 2024 68,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

5 out of 6 side amber marker lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 67,639 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Radiator crossmember mounting point corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 67,633 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65/16 CP (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Radiator crossmember mounting point corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 64,773 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear chassis mpunting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 61,179 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,420 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 59,420 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 56,482 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,017 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 52,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower under sill material'y weak'nd

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,038 miles

Offside front step corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 48,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front step corroded

rear brake discs scored

Pass 23 Oct 2015 40,215 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front step corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 40,215 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front step corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,083 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 31,083 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,394 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,480 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,942 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 15,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,576 miles

all four tyres cracking between tread,offside front 3mm

Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,249 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,627 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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CA53 MPA is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 CA53 MPA, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CA53 MPA is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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