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SV53 BNF

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,333 mi
Last recorded48,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 BNF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 48,333 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 46,231 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 43,921 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 43,921 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 41,781 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 41,781 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 39,867 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 39,866 miles

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

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes on steering rack slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,924 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 37,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 37,498 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 37,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 36,031 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking outer wall

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking outer wall

Fail 18 Sep 2018 29,858 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking outer wall

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking outer wall

Pass 19 Mar 2018 29,731 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 26,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,409 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,409 miles

front tyres cracked side walls

surface corrosion on sump pan

Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,041 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 24,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,659 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 23,659 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,369 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 22,369 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2013 20,496 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 20,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,275 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 20,273 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,595 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,115 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 15,113 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,159 miles

nearside outer tyre wall cracking

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,258 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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SV53 BNF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV53 BNF, 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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SV53 BNF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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