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FE51 PBZ

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

75,378 mi
Last recorded75,378 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 75,378 miles

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Under body repairs

Under side under sealed

Fail 10 Mar 2026 75,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Under body corrosion

Under body repairs

Under side under sealed

Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside & Offside inner wheel arch areas corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and Offside Sills and steps corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,971 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Welding repairs carried out to offside/nearside underside

Fail 4 Mar 2024 68,952 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Welding repairs carried out to offside/nearside underside

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,112 miles

Both inner steps rusting and o/s holed.

Exhaust system rusty

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front and rear suspension and underside rust .

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not within 30cm. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Starting to rust (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 66,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Both inner steps rusting and o/s holed.

Exhaust system rusty

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front and rear suspension and underside rust .

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not within 30cm. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Starting to rust (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door step corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Door step corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 64,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door step corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Door step corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 62,500 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion close to prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point surround corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 62,500 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion close to prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point surround corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,503 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 60,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 52,666 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 52,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In three places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 49,467 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 49,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

high level brake light has 2 bulbs out

Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,077 miles

front brake pipes and flexi pipes corroded

high level brake light 20 % innop

oil filter rusty

power steering pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,972 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper rear marker light not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At rack ALMOST FAIL CRITERIA (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 46,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper rear marker light not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At rack ALMOST FAIL CRITERIA (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,268 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 46,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,816 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,053 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,437 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system center and backbox slight corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 41,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system center and backbox slight corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,342 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corosion starting on offside front brake disc inner side

nearside rear tyre starting to split on outer wall // advise early rectification

power steering pipes corroding slightly / advise cleaning and lubricating

Fail 22 Sep 2010 40,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corosion starting on offside front brake disc inner side

nearside rear tyre starting to split on outer wall // advise early rectification

power steering pipes corroding slightly / advise cleaning and lubricating

Pass 20 May 2009 37,425 miles

all tryes side walls starting to perish

offside mirror damaged slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,417 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 PBZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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