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FE51 PLZ

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

56,409 mi
Last recorded56,409 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 56,409 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 55,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front brake hose ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Chassis undersealed

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Turbo oil feed and return pipes corroded

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 55,617 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust pipe split from turbo (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced OS Engine bay below battery (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front brake hose ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis undersealed

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers worn (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mountings corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Turbo oil feed and return pipes corroded

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,480 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 53,480 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 50,334 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,449 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 49,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Rigid pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 47,944 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 45,574 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 45,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 45,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,366 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,366 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to step (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,362 miles

Front radiator support

Fail 11 Jul 2016 45,362 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front radiator support

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,357 miles

Front rad support corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 45,357 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front rad support corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,913 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 42,913 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,592 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 42,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,523 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,664 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,604 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,383 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,550 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 PLZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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