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SP53 BWY

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,364 mi
Last recorded51,364 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BWY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 51,364 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,748 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside front inner wing corroded outwith prescribed area

Wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

offside front inner wing holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 8 Mar 2022 50,748 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements HARSH AND GRATTING (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust corroded but not leaking

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

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside front inner wing corroded outwith prescribed area

Wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

offside front inner wing holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,180 miles

Body corroded around sub frame offside front

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 50,180 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 50,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,529 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,091 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 44,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,240 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,645 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,808 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,089 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,042 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 19,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,869 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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SP53 BWY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP53 BWY, 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 SP53 BWY registered?

SP53 BWY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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