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V242 JAJ

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,878 mi
Last recorded100,878 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 JAJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 100,878 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 May 2025 100,853 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 99,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,464 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 96,408 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded insecure (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,098 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,085 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 95,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,106 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 94,103 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 rear + o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis legs both sides (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,565 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 91,501 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside sill corroded at rear

offside sill corroded at rear

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspenion componets corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

all suspenion components corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 77,608 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

all suspenion components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,323 miles

brake disks corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2009 64,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,184 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,840 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 51,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,003 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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V242 JAJ is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 V242 JAJ, 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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V242 JAJ is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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