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HX51 HFB

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

78,366 mi
Last recorded78,366 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 HFB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2025 78,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple pipes corroded and would benefit attention (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab area in multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wiper motor would benefit attention

Pass 17 Jul 2024 74,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 71,416 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength up inside strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 68,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,438 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 65,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Additional air bag not inflated correctly

Parking brake travel slightly long

Slight corrosion to front subframe area

Fail 10 Oct 2019 64,625 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Additional air bag not inflated correctly

Parking brake travel slightly long

Slight corrosion to front subframe area

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,502 miles

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

PAS pipes have some corrosion

slight play in all four wheel bearings

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 22 Oct 2018 62,488 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

PAS pipes have some corrosion

slight play in all four wheel bearings

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,092 miles

Both rear light units damaged

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

Exhaust rubbers split and perished

Front lower cross member well corroded and holing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Marker light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipes corroded

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Sump corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wipers smear

Fail 9 Oct 2017 56,089 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch/ body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear light units damaged

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

Exhaust rubbers split and perished

Front lower cross member well corroded and holing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Marker light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On limit (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipes corroded

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Sump corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wipers smear

Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 54,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,221 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 44,034 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,034 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 35,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,981 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,387 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,796 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,746 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,958 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,643 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 12,243 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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HX51 HFB is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HX51 HFB, 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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HX51 HFB is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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