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FA53 CKC

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

102,267 mi
Last recorded102,267 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CKC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 102,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side marker in operative

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively axle 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 3 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective siencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 102,221 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front side marker in operative

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively axle 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 3 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective siencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 95,151 miles

Front Headlight levelling device not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front side marker not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 94,903 miles

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlight levelling device not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front side marker not working

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 87,855 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside orange side markers not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 87,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside orange side markers not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, on inner surfaces, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear parking brake performance could be improved, requirements only just met, it would appear the braking system requires repair or adjustment

Fail 17 Jan 2023 80,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, on inner surfaces, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear parking brake performance could be improved, requirements only just met, it would appear the braking system requires repair or adjustment

Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,688 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 75,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong pattern fitted mask (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,470 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 74,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,104 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

parking brake efficiency just within limits

suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,436 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,213 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 66,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,975 miles

General body corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 57,693 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 55,597 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 54,912 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING WORN

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH BUT OK

Pass 13 May 2013 54,912 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING WORN

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH BUT OK

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,678 miles

slight bind on all 4 rear brakes

Pass 28 May 2010 38,876 miles

Headlamp aim deflectors fitted.

Fail 27 May 2010 38,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,025 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,037 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,408 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,131 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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FA53 CKC is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FA53 CKC, 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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FA53 CKC is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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