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SP03 LUA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,975 mi
Last recorded52,975 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 LUA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 52,975 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 52,151 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 52,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 52,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chssis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,697 miles

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

both front inner arches corroded but not structural

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,633 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 49,590 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg has holes within 5cm of front subframe mount, and around brake hose mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,693 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,854 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 47,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,772 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 46,772 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 43,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,920 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 39,992 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,754 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 35,740 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,695 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,767 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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SP03 LUA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 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 SP03 LUA, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP03 LUA registered?

SP03 LUA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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The MOT history for SP03 LUA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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