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FD53 VEK

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,868 mi
Last recorded47,868 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VEK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 47,868 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre catching arch

Pass 23 Aug 2024 45,831 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,681 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 42,258 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

excessive corrosion on front cross member

Fail 13 Feb 2023 42,256 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

excessive corrosion on front cross member

no reversing lights

Pass 14 Feb 2022 41,367 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 40,060 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency only just met

underside slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 38,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 36,708 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2019 36,708 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,831 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade damaged

Nearside Rear side marker light inop

Offside Rear lamp lense damaged

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,482 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 33,462 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 32,262 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 30,642 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 25,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 18,175 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 13,408 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,421 miles

n/s @ o/s/r tyres in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2009 10,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,707 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 6,085 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 3,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2006 3,263 miles

nail in tyre

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 VEK is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VEK, 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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What year was FD53 VEK registered?

FD53 VEK is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is FD53 VEK safe to buy?

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