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EX51 CHN

2001 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,401 mi
Last recorded157,401 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 CHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 157,401 miles

Front Inner both sides sills corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2017 155,826 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 145,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone mount (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

suspension bushes detriorated but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

underbody prescribed raeas repaired but not inappropriately

Fail 21 Apr 2016 145,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone mount (2.4.G.2)

underbody prescribed raeas repaired but not inappropriately

Pass 18 Apr 2015 136,501 miles

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS NOTED TO UNDERBODY PRECRIBED AREAS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

PRESRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELY

Fail 10 Apr 2015 136,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 126,021 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 126,021 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 121,110 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 12 Apr 2013 121,090 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 13 Apr 2012 113,271 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 103,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,231 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 87,231 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,886 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,360 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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EX51 CHN is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 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 EX51 CHN, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX51 CHN registered?

EX51 CHN is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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