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DX53 KOE

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

89,416 mi
Last recorded89,416 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 KOE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,416 miles

Front radiator mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 89,416 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front radiator mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 87,219 miles

Central Front body crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Inner footwell holed

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner footwell holed

Fail 20 May 2025 87,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front body crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Inner footwell holed

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner footwell holed

Pass 17 May 2024 84,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2024 84,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mounting corroded

under side painted with under seal

Fail 18 May 2023 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting corroded

under side painted with under seal

Fail 12 May 2023 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting corroded

under side painted with under seal

Fail 20 Apr 2023 81,138 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under side painted with under seal

Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,286 miles

Central Front crossmember corrosion

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 80,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front crossmember corrosion

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 79,021 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2018 78,308 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 78,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,444 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 also cracks/cuts on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear x 2 dust covers corroded/worn

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 77,442 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 also cracks/cuts on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear x 2 dust covers corroded/worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,546 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Light corrosion throughout underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,133 miles

Both rear tyres heavily cracked

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,669 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 72,667 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 69,932 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,933 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,005 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,145 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,846 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,604 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 47,357 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,693 miles

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire brocken

Pass 8 Dec 2006 13,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

horn tone slightly low

n/s/f pad wear indicator wire brocken

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 KOE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DX53 KOE, 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 KOE registered?

DX53 KOE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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