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CN51 VLC

2001 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,502 mi
Last recorded84,502 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 VLC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,502 miles

Oil leak

underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2011 84,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

underside has heavy and extensive surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,722 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

steel brake pipes have some corrosion.underside has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2010 77,716 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

steel brake pipes have some corrosion.underside has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2009 70,428 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 63,785 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

spare wheel missing but carrier secure

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes feeding flexi hoses

surface corrosion on rear main metal brake pipe

surface cuts on outer wall of o/s rear tyre

temporary repair made to n/s and o/s rear light lenses

Fail 22 Dec 2008 63,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

spare wheel missing but carrier secure

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes feeding flexi hoses

surface corrosion on rear main metal brake pipe

surface cuts on outer wall of o/s rear tyre

temporary repair made to n/s and o/s rear light lenses

Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 57,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 48,719 miles

air bag light staiing on

Pass 20 Dec 2005 40,685 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 40,682 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy scuffing on both rear tyres on outer walls

n/s/r tyre low on air pressure

nail in tyre

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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CN51 VLC is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CN51 VLC, 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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CN51 VLC is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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