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DV54 GVW

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,857 mi
Last recorded136,857 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 GVW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 136,857 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 132,114 miles

lots of areas of corrosion in non prescribed areas

Fail 22 Aug 2019 132,112 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f indicator white (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front join insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front dip beams too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f shock tower corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f chassis to floor ( x member mount area) badly corroded also all previous repairs inadequate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f chassis to inner wing ( x member mount area ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f inner wing area badly corroded also all previous repairs inadequate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/f brake discs badly deteriated (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

many repair plates on both inne sills/poorly welded

rear reg plate deteriated

Fail 9 Oct 2018 132,112 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rusty exhaust

under van very rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2017 132,114 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 132,113 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r inner sill

Fail 5 Sep 2016 132,113 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement n/s/f cailper (3.5.1k)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer insurecure (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/r (2.7.3)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s o/s front to rear inner and outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r inner sill

Pass 3 Sep 2015 132,111 miles

o/s n/s inner wings corroded

very rusty underneath

Fail 2 Sep 2015 132,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s n/s inner wings corroded

very rusty underneath

Pass 6 Aug 2014 129,100 miles

both front and rear number plates delaminting.

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

both front wiperblades splitting.

corrosion located on metal brake pipes.

corrosion located on vehicle chassis.

corrosion located underside vehicle body.

slight play detected within both front steering steering rack steering arms.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 122,224 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underneath of vehicle generally showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 117,184 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 117,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,251 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 112,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 107,068 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 107,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 69,738 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 69,738 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DV54 GVW is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV54 GVW, 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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DV54 GVW is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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