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HF51 BUA

2001 Fiat Ducato

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,475 mi
Last recorded129,475 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 BUA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 129,475 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various separate body outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 129,475 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various separate body outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 129,475 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to foot step

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

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy middle axle (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front corrosion to step

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

corrosion to o/s step but not within prescribed area

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 129,475 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to mac strutt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front corrosion to foot step

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

Nearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy middle axle (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front corrosion to step

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 129,478 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 129,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 129,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 127,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 127,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle 3rd axle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle 2nd axle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle 3rd axle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 122,603 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 112,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 99,302 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 91,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,907 miles

n/s/f drive shaft clip lose

o/s/r 3rd axle shock wepping

Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,528 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,527 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,905 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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HF51 BUA is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HF51 BUA, 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 HF51 BUA registered?

HF51 BUA is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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