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HY51 DBO

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

41,363 mi
Last recorded41,363 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DBO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 41,363 miles

Nearside Front inner step suffering corrosion

Offside Front inner step and wing suffering corrosion

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all welding repairs coated in underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 28 Jan 2025 41,325 miles

underside and components rather corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 41,325 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 41,281 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,523 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 39,522 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 37,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both silencers outer skins corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 37,592 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at subframe mount x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both silencer outer skins corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel bearing have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,452 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corrosion developing but out with load bearing points

Offside Front step area corrosion developing but out with load bearing points

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 37,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corrosion developing but out with load bearing points

Offside Front step area corrosion developing but out with load bearing points

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

Pass 10 May 2019 35,595 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All Four Wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 35,592 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All Four Wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 34,358 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 34,358 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 30,773 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 30,773 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 27,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres beginning to perish

nail in o/s/r tyre

radiator mounting plate corroded and holed

steering lock inop, immobiliser fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 27,467 miles

Offside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

radiator mounting plate corroded and holed

steering lock inop, immobiliser fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,026 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 27,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,062 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 26,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 23,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2013 21,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 19,439 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 12,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,333 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 9,295 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,661 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 8,099 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 6,711 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 5,345 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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HY51 DBO is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HY51 DBO, 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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HY51 DBO is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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