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DX53 KNU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

46,120 mi
Last recorded46,120 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KNU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 46,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 45,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,464 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,195 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres affected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 39,898 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,815 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 37,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,556 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 35,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear offside rear side marker light inop

Pass 22 Nov 2016 33,905 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 31,940 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,151 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,659 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,422 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 22,420 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,695 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 19,695 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 16,736 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 16,736 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 13,465 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 13,465 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

one bulb out on high level brake light

Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 9,547 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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DX53 KNU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DX53 KNU, 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 DX53 KNU registered?

DX53 KNU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is DX53 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 KNU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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