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SP53 BXK

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,740 mi
Last recorded47,740 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 47,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 44,779 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cab area undersealed

Fail 24 Jan 2025 44,762 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Body component likely to become detached awniing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody has heavy coat underseal on previous welding repairs

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,501 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight damage and light cracking

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

radiator support panel corroded and holed

Fail 19 Oct 2023 44,501 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has slight damage and light cracking

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

radiator support panel corroded and holed

Fail 23 Sep 2023 44,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel no effort (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

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

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

radiator support panel corroded/holed

Fail 18 Sep 2023 44,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount mounting prescribed area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount mounting prescribed area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both steps heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,971 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,144 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 39,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,632 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 36,272 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 36,269 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,648 miles

Offside lower mirror damaged

gearbox side cover is leaking oil

Fail 29 Jul 2016 35,648 miles

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

Offside lower mirror damaged

gearbox side cover is leaking oil

Pass 16 Jun 2015 33,301 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 33,299 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,470 miles

both rear tyres slight perrished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 24,331 miles

hand brake cables corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 24,068 miles

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

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

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,534 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 22,525 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,138 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,403 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,287 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

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 BXK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 SP53 BXK, 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 BXK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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