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FL51 FEJ

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

97,671 mi
Last recorded97,671 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 FEJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,671 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70R15C 104 102R (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70R15C 104 102R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper lose but not likely become detached

Offside Front indicator light lens damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2025 97,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 195/70R15C 104/102R (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 195/70R15C 104/102R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper lose but not likely to become detached

Offside Front indicator light lens damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2024 90,849 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 9,084 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 83,466 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 83,460 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,179 miles

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

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 18 May 2022 81,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill by water tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member by spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

n/s/f chassis been repaired look ok

Pass 27 May 2021 80,414 miles

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

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

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

nearside front of vehicle corroded not in and prescribed areas

Pass 8 May 2019 75,724 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and damaged from previous jacking of the vehicle

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

Nearside inner sill holed and corroded x2 but not within any prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 73,847 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

gearbox bearings slightly noisey

nearside of under vehicle holed and corroded but not structual or in a prescribed area

offside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 3 May 2018 73,847 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

gearbox bearings slightly noisey

nearside of under vehicle holed and corroded but not structual or in a prescribed area

offside rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 26 Apr 2018 73,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step in 2 places (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust silencer corroding

front cross member corroding

under vehicle in general showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 68,756 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 68,756 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill next to spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind drivers door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch under battery tray (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cross member behind rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind drivers door step (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Washer jets need ajusting

wipers going hard

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,800 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 62,766 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,555 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 61,554 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,383 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 60,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,460 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 55,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,881 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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FL51 FEJ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc 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 FL51 FEJ, 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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FL51 FEJ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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