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FE51 PLX

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,855 mi
Last recorded45,855 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 45,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 4,585 miles

Brake valve leaking Load valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Support mounting bracket heavily corroded

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 43,497 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 43,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 41,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 39,272 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 39,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 38,384 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 38,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,579 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 37,579 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 37,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,855 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 36,853 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,374 miles

steering lock not working

Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,543 miles

steering lock not engaging every time

Fail 3 Mar 2016 31,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering lock not engaging every time

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,407 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,794 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,362 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,476 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,712 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight movement

offside front brake disc has slight pitting

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 PLX is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PLX, 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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What year was FE51 PLX registered?

FE51 PLX is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is FE51 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 PLX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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