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DY56 VWU

2006 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,009 mi
Last recorded137,009 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 VWU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 137,009 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 137,700 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 136,997 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 135,982 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 130,909 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 130,904 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 128,033 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 128,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 126,482 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 125,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 123,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,120 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 119,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 119,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,791 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,791 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 102,566 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 102,566 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,299 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,255 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 52,457 miles

advise all drop sides

Fail 29 Nov 2010 52,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all drop sides

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,727 miles

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

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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DY56 VWU is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 41,972 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 DY56 VWU, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY56 VWU registered?

DY56 VWU is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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