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ML51 RRU

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,200 mi
Last recorded160,200 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 RRU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 160,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2015 160,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2014 155,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 155,304 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 151,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 151,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 147,086 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 147,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 143,272 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 143,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 139,904 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 136,584 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 132,018 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 125,461 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 119,848 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 119,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 104,026 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 104,024 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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ML51 RRU is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ML51 RRU, 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 ML51 RRU registered?

ML51 RRU is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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