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SV51 HWJ

2001 Fiat Ducato

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,977 mi
Last recorded70,977 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 HWJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 70,977 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 22 May 2025 73,802 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Fail 22 May 2025 70,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 15 May 2024 70,442 miles

inner steering rack joints slight play

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 26 May 2023 70,352 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack inner joints

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 May 2022 70,000 miles

inner sills at rear have surface corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack inner joints

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 May 2021 69,794 miles

inner sills at rear rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play steering rack

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,782 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,590 miles

both front inner arches showing signs of corrosion

both inner sills rusty

front cross member rusty

front subframe showing signs of corrosion

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2019 69,590 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

both front inner arches showing signs of corrosion

both inner sills rusty

front cross member rusty

front subframe showing signs of corrosion

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,520 miles

both inner sills rusty

front cross member rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,663 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,129 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2016 66,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly rusty

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,090 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 66,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rubber exhaust mounts slightly perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,540 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 65,540 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s front tyre slightly perished and slightly worn on the inner edge

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s front indicator starting to fade

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,048 miles

front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

needs tracking

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 64,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 50,242 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,107 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,530 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,364 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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SV51 HWJ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SV51 HWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV51 HWJ registered?

SV51 HWJ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SV51 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 HWJ shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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