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NV51 XGU

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,852 mi
Last recorded180,852 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 XGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 180,852 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive osf disc cover holed nsf missing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively heavy corrosion around mounts suggest new (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 165,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front front o/s brake pads worn lower than n/s

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

battery tray corroded but scure

Fail 29 Nov 2024 165,022 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front front o/s brake pads worn lower than n/s

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

battery tray corroded but scure

Pass 19 Dec 2023 152,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded but secure

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2023 151,762 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mounts splitting and perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded but secure

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 130,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 127,139 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 127,118 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,580 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 120,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f indicator showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r indicator showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 111,744 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 111,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak 2nd rear axle (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 104,661 miles

Nearside Front inner flitch slightly corroded

Offside Front top shocker bearing creaking

coolant reservoir cap missing

Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,600 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front top bearings (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside doorstep under sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both front top bearings (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,069 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top bearing (2.7.4)

battery tray corroded

grease around offside outer cv gaitor

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

all brake pipes heavily corroded

underside of cab corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,844 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 88,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,133 miles

various exhaust rubber mountings badly cracked but not broke

Fail 1 Feb 2010 80,133 miles

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

various exhaust rubber mountings badly cracked but not broke

Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,996 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 71,996 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside marker lamp behind rear axle not working

offside rear marker lamp behind rear axle not working

Pass 29 Jan 2008 68,042 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 68,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,775 miles

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

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

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

nearside 2nd axle handbrake cable partially seized

Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,192 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 39,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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NV51 XGU 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 62.5%.

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 NV51 XGU, 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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NV51 XGU is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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