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FE51 PBV

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,833 mi
Last recorded85,833 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 PBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 85,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle waxoiled

Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,377 miles

vehicle waxoiled

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,777 miles

Offside Front inner has very slight corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2023 80,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam and dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when fog light switched on. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner has very slight corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2022 76,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Many (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 75,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Park brake performance just sufficient for test pass

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2021 75,004 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Park brake performance just sufficient for test pass

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,891 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 72,891 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 70,460 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear slight oil leek rear

Fail 13 Apr 2018 70,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear slight oil leek rear

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,655 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,785 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 65,785 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,063 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,580 miles

EU headlamp diffusers fitted poor beam pattern

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

pass door mirror

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,883 miles

Advise exhaust corrosion

Advise exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2007 38,055 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 38,055 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,911 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 33,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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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FE51 PBV is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FE51 PBV, 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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FE51 PBV is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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