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CU53 ABZ

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,660 mi
Last recorded51,660 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ABZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 51,204 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 51,193 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 51,133 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 51,132 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 50,976 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 50,976 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 50,795 miles

Offside Rear corner plastic damage

offside and nearside front brake discs outer surface corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 49,762 miles

brake ferrules corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

reversing light inoperative

some bits of corrosion under cab

Fail 6 Apr 2021 49,762 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake ferrules corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

reversing light inoperative

some bits of corrosion under cab

Pass 25 Jan 2019 39,964 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,548 miles

emissions 1.27 (pass) no printout available

rear brake fluctuation 15-20%

Fail 13 Sep 2016 35,548 miles

Side repeater insecure n/s/f (1.4.A.2b)

emissions 1.27 (pass) no printout available

rear brake fluctuation 15-20%

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,972 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,818 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 32,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,156 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 25,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

some cracking to sidewalls of nearside front and both rear tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,550 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

some cracking to sidewalls of nearside front and both rear tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,514 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,973 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,443 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 18,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,473 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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CU53 ABZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 CU53 ABZ, 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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What year was CU53 ABZ registered?

CU53 ABZ is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CU53 ABZ safe to buy?

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