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DS 8553

2007 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,850 mi
Last recorded70,850 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Fiat Ducato44,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8553
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,850 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2025 70,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,243 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 67,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 63,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,861 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear body to bumper taped up

Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 53,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s top side marker not working

Pass 12 May 2018 51,624 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 48,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,832 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,639 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 43,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,566 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 38,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,273 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,194 miles

very slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,717 miles

sat nav device and photographs removed from dashboard on pre check

two exhaust rubber mountings at offside splitting

Pass 1 Feb 2010 13,124 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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DS 8553 is a 2007 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 44,758 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 DS 8553, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS 8553 registered?

DS 8553 is a 2007 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is DS 8553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8553 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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