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DK53 VPP

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,649 mi
Last recorded47,649 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VPP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 47,649 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 47,640 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling on tyre (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 41,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 40,605 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 34,592 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 31,389 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust resting on chassis

Pass 23 Feb 2021 26,806 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 24,377 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 24,377 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 19,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 16,672 miles

Front additional wiring routing & security could be improved

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 16,672 miles

Front additional wiring routing & security could be improved

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 14,387 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 14,380 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating heavy snatch (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2015 11,771 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 11,769 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 10,280 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

a big cover rear could not see all

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 7,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 7,936 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 7,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 7,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,909 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 7,525 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 7,525 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 4,611 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 6,109 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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DK53 VPP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DK53 VPP, 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 DK53 VPP registered?

DK53 VPP is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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