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NK51 NLZ

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

50,836 mi
Last recorded50,836 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 NLZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,836 miles

4 rubber exhaust o rings deteriorated, reqs early attention

Front cross member rusted through in multiple places, requires replacement

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and has slight cracking ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective bottom half corroded away (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker lamp n/w

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded through

Offside Front chassis end has corrosion hole by cross member mounting

Offside Front step underside corroded through but not within 30cm of load bearing member. requires early attention

nsf and osf antiroll bar bushes cracking

power steering metal pipes heavily corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 50,820 miles

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

4 rubber exhaust o rings deteriorated, reqs early attention

Front cross member rusted through in multiple places, requires replacement

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and has slight cracking ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective bottom half corroded away (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear side marker lamp n/w

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded through

Offside Front chassis end has corrosion hole by cross member mounting

Offside Front step underside corroded through but not within 30cm of load bearing member. requires early attention

nsf and osf antiroll bar bushes cracking

power steering metal pipes heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 50,142 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both steering rack boots damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

under side covered in underseal

wipers poor

Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Fail 25 Jul 2023 49,406 miles

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit engine bay (4.11 (c) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 48,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake pads crumbling away

Pass 27 Jul 2021 45,608 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,452 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,290 miles

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

all suspension components have surface corrosion

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,256 miles

All suspension component have light surface corrosion

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2018 40,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All suspension component have light surface corrosion

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all suspension components have light surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all suspension components have light surface corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2016 39,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all suspension components have light surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 38,834 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jun 2015 38,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2014 37,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,125 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 36,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,708 miles

Exhaust silencer corroding and slight leak from seam of silencer

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,221 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,142 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,256 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 20,485 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 20,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,274 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,710 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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NK51 NLZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK51 NLZ, 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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NK51 NLZ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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