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PO51 VVL

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 VVL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 82,626 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2x rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded not in prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 82,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 2x rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded not in prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 80,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 80,217 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 80,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 78,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 76,071 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 75,172 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 75,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 73,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 73,114 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,267 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,261 miles

3 exhaust mounting rubbers missing

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes to rack corroded (2.3.2)

offside front body marker light not working

Fail 9 Jun 2017 66,258 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

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

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

3 exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes to rack corroded (2.3.2)

offside front body marker light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2016 59,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

centre to front mounting rubbers missing

Fail 2 Apr 2016 59,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre to front mounting rubbers missing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,266 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,776 miles

back box rattling slightly

clean and grease rear brake pipes

underside starting to corrode in places

waxoyl

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,297 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,456 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 34,456 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,783 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 31,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,512 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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PO51 VVL is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 PO51 VVL, 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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What year was PO51 VVL registered?

PO51 VVL is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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