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HX51 WDZ

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

72,497 mi
Last recorded72,497 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 WDZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 72,292 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn weak

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 72,292 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Horn weak

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 71,451 miles

Exhaust rubbers split/perished

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various welding repairs underneath and heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2023 70,290 miles

General welded repairs to body/structure.

Fail 15 Mar 2023 70,225 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind Spring Hangers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,863 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 6 Apr 2022 67,841 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 19 Mar 2022 67,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting bolt/previous repair area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Fail 23 Mar 2021 63,463 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSI MEMBER/INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 63,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (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))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

battery earth terminal loose

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,721 miles

corrosion to under body suspension and brake components

Fail 4 Feb 2020 62,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

all tyres are 9 years old

corrosion to under body suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,761 miles

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

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

off side rear shock absorber casing corroded

slight movement in drivers and front passenger seats

suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 60,727 miles

Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting rubbers missing & tailpipe mounting bracket corroded - not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in poor condition - been welded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded to excess

offside inner sill excessively corroded all along sill but not in prescribed area

offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

slight movement in drivers & front passenger seats

suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2018 59,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside front tyre getting close to tread wear indicators

suspension components corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2018 59,190 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe - offside rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside & offside rear springs shackle mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs badly corroded - recommend renewing discs (3.5.1i)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

front brake application slightly uneven

horn poor

nearside front tyre getting close to tread wear indicators

suspension components corroding

wiper blades split

Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,930 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front disc(s) pitting slightly

suspension components corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2017 56,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside & offside front inner wings by subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill by spring anchor mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroding & mounting rubber split

front brake application slightly uneven

front disc(s) pitting slightly

suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2016 52,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,928 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

nearside and offside front chassis corroding slighty by subframe mounting

Fail 15 Apr 2015 49,920 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

nearside & offside front chassis corroding slightly by subframe mounts

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2014 47,871 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,221 miles

Washer poor.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Washer poor.

Pass 9 May 2012 40,776 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 40,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 37,497 miles

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)

signs of leakage from o/s/f inner cv gaitor join t

slight damage to n/s/r outer tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,862 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,347 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 3,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 May 2008 25,684 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 25,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 1,175 miles

slight play on offside rear hub

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 WDZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 WDZ, 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 WDZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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