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SP53 BXA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,200 mi
Last recorded82,200 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 BXA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 82,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slight corrosion to ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Clutch pipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,716 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 79,958 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,676 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,126 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,841 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,468 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,402 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,208 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,916 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,619 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 39,619 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,302 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,376 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 BXA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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

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