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NK51 VPL

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,770 mi
Last recorded24,770 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VPL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 24,770 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 24,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 23,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 21,121 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 21,119 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 21,064 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 21,063 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step marked yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 20,543 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 20,538 miles

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

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

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

all welding marked in yellow chalk

Pass 28 Feb 2020 20,144 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 17,774 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 17,136 miles

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

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

exhaust system very slight corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2018 17,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under front of step near subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under front of step near subframe (6.1.A.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

exhaust system and box badly corrroded

exhaust system hanging rubbers deteriated

Pass 5 Jun 2017 16,847 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under step (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' central lower (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 16,158 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 13,130 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 13,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front tyres cracked on outter side walls

nearside rear tyre cracked on outter side wall

offside front inner arch (lower rear) excessivley corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 6 May 2014 13,048 miles

all outer tyre walls cracking

both door step inner sills corroded and holed

centre exhaust rubber split

slight play front and rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 May 2014 13,046 miles

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

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

all outer tyre walls cracking

both door step inner sills corroded and holed

centre exhaust rubber split

slight play front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,473 miles

all four tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,395 miles

both rear outer tyre walls cracking

high level brake light only partially illuminating

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2011 9,922 miles

half of high level brake light working

rear tyre outer walls cracking

slight corrossion offside front metal brake pipe

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 8,033 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 3,459 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 3,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 3,459 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 3,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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Pass 4 Feb 2006 3,459 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 VPL is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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