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EU53 NKD

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

71,177 mi
Last recorded71,177 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NKD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 71,175 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

coolant leak, header tank empty

Pass 14 Aug 2024 70,950 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,589 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,835 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

park efficiency only just met

Fail 15 Aug 2022 69,835 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

park efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Aug 2021 67,969 miles

Park efficiency only just met

Fail 28 Jul 2021 67,924 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

All lights flicker. Dash board lights dim and go out when hazard switch, horn, washers or main beam operated.

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine cut out during test, started fine after. Vehicle idles a little faster than expected.

Exhaust corroded in places.

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Central (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Once main beam on, switch does not always extinguish the lights. Washers and wipers stop intermittently and then function as intended.

Small areas of rust just starting to form on nearside front inner wheel arch and inner sill areas. None excessive at this time.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,317 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 67,313 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake hose support come away from chassis (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 65,637 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

sump corrosion - time to change

Fail 20 May 2019 65,636 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant header tank empty

sump corrosion - time to change

Pass 8 May 2018 63,098 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 61,200 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 59,141 miles

sump corrosion

Fail 9 May 2016 59,140 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

sump corrosion

Pass 26 May 2015 56,401 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,872 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 52,872 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 49,585 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 49,582 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 47,178 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 47,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,181 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 43,168 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,087 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,045 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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EU53 NKD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EU53 NKD, 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 EU53 NKD registered?

EU53 NKD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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