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DV53 KKA

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,352 mi
Last recorded108,352 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 KKA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 108,352 miles

exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly out of shape

possible some wear to o/s/f top suspension bearing

Fail 25 Aug 2015 108,232 miles

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

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

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

exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly out of shape

possible some wear to o/s/f top suspension bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,626 miles

some damage to both rear light lenses

Fail 26 Aug 2014 100,545 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

some damage to both rear light lenses

Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,011 miles

advise near side inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

advised by presenter top stop not wired up

both front tyres on pass limit advise to change very soon

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,613 miles

offside mirror alightly damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2012 83,601 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside mirror alightly damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,884 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs slight wear lip

offside rear foglamp full of water,still works

Fail 13 Aug 2010 71,233 miles

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

advise off side rear tyre soft

front brake pads getting low

off side rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,233 miles

advise off side rear tyre soft

front brake pads getting low

off side rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,565 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,960 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,644 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,129 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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DV53 KKA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV53 KKA, 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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DV53 KKA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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