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V179 DCH

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,133 mi
Last recorded100,133 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 DCH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 100,133 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 100,133 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 98,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 96,131 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 96,123 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe may burst (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch cable slightly chafted

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber mountings cracking / perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 93,540 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 90,431 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 88,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,385 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,814 miles

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

slight bind on o\s rear brake

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,884 miles

Front brake discs slightly surfaced corrosion.

Slight surface corrosion to all power steering pipes.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 81,884 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings broken/missing (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle imabalace=59%. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,108 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 69,068 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 69,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,108 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,979 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 62,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,677 miles

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 59,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,327 miles

front radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,881 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,591 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 39,591 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 32,051 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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V179 DCH is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 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 V179 DCH, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V179 DCH is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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