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DN53 WKU

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,878 mi
Last recorded90,878 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 WKU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing faster on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing faster on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner body crossmember (6.1.B.2)

outer sills undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2014 83,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak on egr pipe

Fail 2 Dec 2014 83,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight leak on egr pipe

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,261 miles

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

Oil leak

slight noise from o/s/r brake

slight tear in o/s wiper

Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,261 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

slight noise from o/s/r brake

slight tear in o/s wiper

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,816 miles

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

Oil leak

underside of vechil rusting

Fail 5 Dec 2012 66,816 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

underside of vechil rusting

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,405 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to open n/s side loading door

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,140 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 58,140 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 58,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2009 58,070 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,553 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/r pannle split

Fail 17 Apr 2008 48,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/r pannle split

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,157 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 38,909 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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DN53 WKU is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 DN53 WKU, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN53 WKU is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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