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SX03 HCE

2003 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,815 mi
Last recorded176,815 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 HCE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 176,815 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 172,801 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 172,801 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 169,290 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 169,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 164,705 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 164,616 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 160,413 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 160,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Wiring loom rubbing on drive shaft n/s front.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 146,153 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 146,152 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 116,354 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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SX03 HCE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SX03 HCE, 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 SX03 HCE registered?

SX03 HCE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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