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FA54 VZU

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,784 mi
Last recorded69,784 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VZU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,784 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 68,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,569 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 61,747 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,450 miles

Nearside brake hose cracking

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 59,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split in pipe from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 59,519 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split in pipe from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,869 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 55,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 50,098 miles

Both rear tyres in poor ondition

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 50,088 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres in poor ondition

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,960 miles

Front Inner both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2017 45,960 miles

Front Inner both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,583 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 38,753 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 37,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 35,774 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 35,764 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,001 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 29,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,750 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,382 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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FA54 VZU is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA54 VZU, 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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FA54 VZU is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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