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EF04 HKU

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,105 mi
Last recorded16,105 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 HKU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,105 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 154,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise general corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 148,064 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 148,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 133,718 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 130,705 miles

1 nearside front flexible brake hose not secured

nearside handbrake reading low

slight corrosion various steel brake pipes

Fail 9 May 2014 130,677 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1 nearside front flexible brake hose not secured

nearside handbrake reading low

slight corrosion various steel brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2013 118,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres on 2.5 mm

n/s/f brake pads on 4.0 mm

Fail 17 Jun 2013 118,128 miles

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

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres on 2.5 mm

n/s/f brake pads on 4.0 mm

Pass 17 Jul 2012 110,393 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 110,393 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 99,491 miles

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

n/s brake cable clip broken

n/s outer sill corroded front antiroll bar bushes small play

Fail 16 Jul 2011 99,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s brake cable clip broken

n/s outer sill corroded front antiroll bar bushes small play

Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,030 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,107 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 79,095 miles

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

0ffside rear brakes slight bindind

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,004 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 68,877 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,290 miles

front axle has different size tyres to rear axle

front registration plate cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2007 60,258 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front axle has different size tyres to rear axle

front registration plate cracked

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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EF04 HKU is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc 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 EF04 HKU, 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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EF04 HKU is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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