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MU51 FLE

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,733 mi
Last recorded48,733 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 FLE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,733 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 48,704 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Front cross member that holds radiator/bumper (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis to body next to front sub frame marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Main chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected next to spring hanger marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 48,007 miles

inner and outer sills welded and undersealed... under side undersealed

Pass 10 Feb 2022 46,476 miles

heavily welded prior to mot... heavily undersealed... front crossmember corroded... nsf cv boot damp

Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,818 miles

vehicle as been heavily welded prior to mot also undersealed corrosion to front crossmember area

Fail 23 Feb 2021 44,817 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle as been heavily welded prior to mot also undersealed corrosion to front crossmember area

Fail 14 Jan 2021 44,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,309 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,971 miles

Offside Front shock outer case corroded

both inner bays lightly corroded near front crossmember mounts under rad

exhaust fouling under side of body

slight blow on front pipe to manifold joint

under side of motor home covered in black paint

Fail 6 Jul 2018 41,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water jet not hitting the screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering system excessively rough found on lock to lock check (2.1.1 (a))

exhaust fouling under side of body

Offside Front shock outer case corroded

both inner bays lightly corroded near front crossmember mounts under rad

slight blow on front pipe to manifold joint

under side of motor home covered in black paint

Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaitor weaping (2.5.C.1a)

non camping tyres fitted

under side of van covered in black paint

Fail 30 Jun 2017 39,008 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate obscured tow ball plate infront of rear reg plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaitor weaping (2.5.C.1a)

non camping tyres fitted

non camping tyres fitted

under side of van covered in black paint

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,668 miles

Nearside Front noise on nsf steering no play found

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 36,667 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,959 miles

surface corrosion to most suspension areas and heavy underseal /steering noise

Fail 6 Jul 2015 35,959 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to most suspension areas and heavy underseal /steering noise

Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise coiriosion to o/s chassis

Fail 17 Jun 2014 35,706 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise coiriosion to o/s chassis

Pass 20 May 2013 34,201 miles

All front suspension components are corroding

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

near side rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 13 Apr 2013 33,784 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all front suspension components are corroding

near side rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,569 miles

3 x exhaust missing rubbers but system still supported

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust rubbers perrished

near side front brake pipe slight corrosion

near side rear brake pipe slight corrosion

off side rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2012 32,569 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

3X Exhaust rubbers missing exhaust system still supported

Exhaust rubbers perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,870 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 31,865 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

POWER STEARING PIPES BRITTLE

REAR CHASSIS LEGS SURFACE CORROSION

SURFACE CORROSION ON MOST UNDER BODY COMPONANTS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 30,792 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,603 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,392 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 19,392 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 1,459 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 1,459 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 12,245 miles

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

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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MU51 FLE 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 56.3%.

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 MU51 FLE, 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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MU51 FLE is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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