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CV53 YOL

2003 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

111,961 mi
Last recorded111,961 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YOL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 107,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 101,234 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch/ sub frame mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 101,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f & o/s/f inner wheel arch/ sub frame mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,381 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 97,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside / nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 91,178 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 91,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure possible spring fell off or stone inside make horrible sound when rotate wheel (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,253 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 88,253 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,172 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 86,134 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,016 miles

nearside rear tyre well worn on outer edges.and perished along treads.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,378 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

uneven front pad wear

Fail 25 Nov 2013 82,373 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

uneven front pad wear

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,316 miles

dampness around brake compensator

Fail 26 Nov 2012 80,315 miles

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

dampness around brake compensator

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,590 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 78,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,579 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 72,572 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,207 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 51,877 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,877 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,259 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,198 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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CV53 YOL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 CV53 YOL, 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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CV53 YOL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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