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DA51 ACE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

79,291 mi
Last recorded79,291 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 ACE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 79,291 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

rear leisure battery tray damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2025 79,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

rear leisure battery tray damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2025 77,129 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 77,129 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 74,161 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,340 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 73,333 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,126 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,986 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Jun 2018 62,985 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front roof marker not working

Offside door step / floor area slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2016 44,320 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

water tank drain pipe loose

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front roof marker not working

Fail 9 Jun 2015 43,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front roof marker not working

Pass 30 May 2014 37,169 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 37,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside rear roof marker not working

offside front roof marker not working

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,965 miles

rear high level marker lights not working

Fail 6 Jun 2013 32,965 miles

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

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

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

rear high level marker lights not working

Pass 21 Jun 2012 25,406 miles

battery insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2012 25,406 miles

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

battery insecure

o/s rear tyre has light cracking to sidewall

wiperblades in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,995 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 23,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,024 miles

offside front roof marker light not working

wipers in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,073 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 14,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,811 miles

horn not very loud

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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DA51 ACE is a 2003 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 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 DA51 ACE, 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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DA51 ACE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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