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P203 MOW

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,755 mi
Last recorded83,755 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 MOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 83,755 miles

Advise both front side steps have excessive corrosion

Advise whole front underside and suspension corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 83,173 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Wheel excessively corroded ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 82,644 miles

Advise nearside front wing mirror slightly loose

Pass 26 Apr 2023 82,345 miles

Advise both front inner sils corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 82,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advise both front inner sils corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 81,723 miles

Advise both front inner sils corroded

Advise nearside front wing mirror surround damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2022 81,720 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Advise both front inner sils corroded

Advise nearside front wing mirror surround damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,512 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 77,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,433 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside and components. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,323 miles

Front both under chassis joint flitches showing rust corrosion

Front suspension & components showing corrosion

Nearside Front upper marker light inoperative

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

Rear axle beam & brake components & wheel rims badly rusted & corroded

blue smoke exhaust emissions & black on first effort

main chassis at bolted extension body showing rust corrosion

sump showing rust corrosion

tow bar & ball fitted frame showing rust

Fail 6 Mar 2017 72,321 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member under radiator badly corroded & holed (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded PAS rack pressure pipes badly rusted & corroded (2.3.2)

Front both under chassis joint flitches showing rust corrosion

Front suspension & components showing corrosion

Nearside Front upper marker light inoperative

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

Rear axle beam & brake components & wheel rims badly rusted & corroded

blue smoke exhaust emissions & black on first effort

main chassis at bolted extension body showing rust corrosion

sump showing rust corrosion

tow bar & ball fitted frame showing rust

Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lower cross member corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 70,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,674 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,674 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front crossmeber corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,982 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 65,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on o/s and n/s inner steps

corrosion under both front wheel arches

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,507 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tow bar slightly corroded

both front inner sills corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front lower panel slightly corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 64,507 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tow bar slightly corroded

both front inner sills corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front lower panel slightly corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front inner arches corroded

both front inner sills corroded by door step

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,892 miles

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

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

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,633 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,207 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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P203 MOW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 P203 MOW, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P203 MOW is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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