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FD53 VBK

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,145 mi
Last recorded70,145 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VBK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 70,145 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 70,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 69,060 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 64,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,386 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 61,238 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,438 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,522 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 53,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 50,591 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,591 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 46,998 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,932 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

fyi, sump rusty , will need replacing soon.

o/s h/lamp hard to adjust seems adjuster ball joint worn!

Fail 16 Jan 2015 44,932 miles

Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

fyi, sump rusty , will need replacing soon.

o/s h/lamp hard to adjust seems adjuster ball joint worn!

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,372 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 43,372 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,534 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 35,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,178 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 35,178 miles

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,115 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,851 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 24,740 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,008 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2007 20,084 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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FD53 VBK is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FD53 VBK, 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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FD53 VBK is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FD53 VBK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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