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PO53 OBV

2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,199 mi
Last recorded102,199 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan39,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OBV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motorcaravan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 102,194 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 100,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 98,540 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 98,534 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near front cross member mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear spring eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,367 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 97,053 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 97,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,747 miles

the underside of this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Fail 23 Nov 2020 96,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

the underside of this vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,312 miles

The underside of this vehicle has numerous patches of corrosion.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,105 miles

the underside of this vehicle has numerous patches of corrosion.

Fail 18 Oct 2018 94,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff.

the underside of this vehicle has numerous patches of corrosion.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,814 miles

vehicle has general corrosion and welded patches to the underside.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,648 miles

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2016 87,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure wood frame rotten (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 87,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside side frame corroded

Offside side frame corroded

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,502 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,517 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 80,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,311 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside brake as small bind

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,460 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,363 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 40,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,950 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,581 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,230 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,874 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan?

Based on 3,768 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
1,995
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 82
brake binding 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Headlamp aim too low 45
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 37
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PO53 OBV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 39,922 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 OBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO53 OBV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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