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ET53 VXL

2004 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,889 mi
Last recorded63,889 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VXL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 63,889 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 63,102 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 63,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 62,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,118 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,473 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,539 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,406 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,406 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,887 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,640 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,960 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 40,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,309 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 26,309 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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ET53 VXL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET53 VXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 VXL registered?

ET53 VXL is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is ET53 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 VXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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