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EA53 HKO

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,878 mi
Last recorded145,878 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HKO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 145,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded B pillar (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 138,689 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 133,488 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 133,450 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,300 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 128,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 122,991 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 122,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 117,940 miles

power steering noisy under load

Fail 19 Feb 2020 117,885 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

power steering noisy under load

Pass 11 Feb 2019 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

holes in n/s inner sill not within 12 inches of seatbelt or suspension mounting

rear box cover very corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 111,929 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill 12 inches of spring mounting as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limits 1.8mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

holes in n/s inner sill not within 12 inches of seatbelt or suspension mounting

rear box cover very corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 106,636 miles

n/s/f indicator whitish in colour

n/s/r inner sill holed (not structural)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,284 miles

exhaust box corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

n/s/f tyre outer tread worn very low

n/s/r shockabsorber leaking

Fail 14 Feb 2017 101,186 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

n/s/f tyre outer tread worn very low

n/s/r shockabsorber leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,688 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,249 miles

front indicators whitish

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,633 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,862 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,914 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 54,173 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 43,700 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 43,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,449 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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EA53 HKO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA53 HKO, 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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EA53 HKO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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