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L23 DWG

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

77,573 mi
Last recorded77,573 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 DWG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 77,573 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 77,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,735 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 74,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 70,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch holed

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 67,875 miles

rear exhaust rubbers split

air filter cover insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2023 67,875 miles

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

air filter cover insecure

rear exhaust rubbers split

Fail 24 Nov 2022 67,858 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber support rings split /close to failing (6.1.2 (a))

air filter cover insecure

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,757 miles

Front wheel trims incorrectly fitted

exhaust support rubber missing

Fail 15 Nov 2021 62,757 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake flexi hoses unsecured

Front wheel trims incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust support rubber missing

Pass 7 Nov 2020 60,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 57,242 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 53,579 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

offside rear air bag nut modified

Pass 29 Apr 2017 50,666 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 50,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 46,633 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 44,528 miles

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2015 44,528 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 41,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 38,155 miles

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 38,155 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 35,715 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear air suspension mounting rubbing on lower shock absorber bolt

Pass 26 May 2012 35,715 miles

offside rear air suspension mounting rubbing on lower shock absorber bolt

Pass 5 May 2011 34,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 32,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,324 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight cracking nearside front tyre

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,824 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,575 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 28,556 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,849 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,767 miles

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

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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L23 DWG 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 L23 DWG, 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 L23 DWG registered?

L23 DWG is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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