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Q533BRB

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

63,897 mi
Last recorded63,897 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ533BRB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 63,897 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 63,886 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 63,845 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded in places (front

Pass 6 Jan 2023 63,461 miles

Both front and rear suspension in rusty condition

Glow plug light flashing

Rust starting to form on underside in places

Fail 4 Jan 2023 63,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area within 30cm off subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing large hole within 30cm off suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front and rear suspension in rusty condition

Glow plug light flashing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rust starting to form on underside in places

Pass 28 Jan 2022 61,875 miles

Front All front suspension in poor rusty condition

Rear All of rear suspension in poor rusty condition

Fail 28 Jan 2022 61,875 miles

Front Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box has large hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front All front suspension in poor rusty condition

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

Rear All of rear suspension in poor rusty condition

Pass 5 Feb 2021 59,639 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Exhaust back box outer skin lifted up

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive On front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 59,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Engine oil sump corroded

Exhaust back box outer skin lifted up

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive On front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 58,330 miles

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

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

front exhaust silencer baffles rattling internally

front exhaust silencer mounting brackets excessively corroded and close to breaking off

Fail 30 Jan 2020 58,330 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust silencer baffles rattling internally

front exhaust silencer mounting brackets excessively corroded and close to breaking off

Pass 29 Jan 2019 55,010 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 55,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,411 miles

exhaust boxes outer casing corroded

washer jets have poor aim

Fail 12 Jan 2018 51,411 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust boxes outer casing corroded

washer jets have poor aim

Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 47,641 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe across axle (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front chassis coroded by front cross member

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front chassis corroded by crossmember

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 47,368 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 47,367 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 47,349 miles

n/s front wheel noisey

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,984 miles

off side front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,856 miles

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

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch h/s/corrosion.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 39,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 39,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,956 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 35,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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Q533BRB is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Q533BRB, 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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Q533BRB is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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