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FE51 PBY

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,549 mi
Last recorded70,549 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 PBY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,549 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 70,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg in arch, centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg in arch, front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,284 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 69,284 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg Under gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Damaged shows white to rear (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,204 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside has less effort . Minimum limit met (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 68,203 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg on front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg on rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg at gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front chassis leg next front subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 66,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at front chassis leg at subframe mounting mark yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and step area marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front chassis leg next front subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill and step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 65,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,280 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 64,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

van newly under sealed

Fail 7 Oct 2019 63,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg next to subframe mounting bolt. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut top turret. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut top turret. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to radiator mount crosser. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

timing belt history.

Fail 4 Oct 2019 62,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing in parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing in parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,239 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 62,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubier missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 608,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 58,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes to front flex pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

SERIOUS OIL LEAK in area of engine

Fail 1 Oct 2015 54,339 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre silencer is deteriorating

SERIOUS OIL LEAK in area of engine

Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,467 miles

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

oil leaking at engine

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,570 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,422 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 43,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,871 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 29,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,151 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 26,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,525 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,975 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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FE51 PBY is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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