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RK51 UCT

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

74,376 mi
Last recorded74,376 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 UCT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 74,376 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 74,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 73,605 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perished, axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front underside/outer sills slightly corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 73,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

various points of under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 72,245 miles

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,159 miles

Under body corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2021 71,155 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rubbers missing and cable ties used (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,128 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 70,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2019 69,305 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 69,453 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on o/s cab sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of cab chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake imbalance

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,295 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner wings corroding back to wooden frame on body advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all rear shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 67,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner wings corroding back to wooden frame on body advise attention at earliest convienience (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all rear shock absorbers (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on inside faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 66,176 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 66,176 miles

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

exhaust rattling

Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,026 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear in n/s rear shock absorber bottom bush

Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,117 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 53,117 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,835 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,835 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,384 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 4,736 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,921 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,749 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 26,606 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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RK51 UCT is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RK51 UCT, 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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RK51 UCT is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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