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VE13 ESF

2013 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,769 mi
Last recorded178,769 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Fiat Ducato36,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 ESF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 178,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 174,922 miles

Nearside hand brake lower reading than offside

Fail 9 Jan 2025 174,922 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside hand brake lower reading than offside

Pass 8 Dec 2023 170,442 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 159,850 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 147,709 miles

Brake warning wires broken on front brakes.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light cluster loose.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 147,600 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Motor noise can be heard. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror indicator inoperative. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator glows and reversing siren sounds when brake lights are operated. (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning wires broken on front brakes.

Engine coolant level below minimum.

Engine oil level over full.

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door mirror outer lens broken on indicator but still works. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp slightly affected by indicator. (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Light cluster loose.

Oil light flashing on dash.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 133,413 miles

No acceleration detected for emissions.

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 133,328 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers not returning to park position and obstructing drivers view. (3.1 (a) (ii))

No acceleration detected for emissions.

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 114,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tire outer sidewall perishing

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Smoke emissions to clean to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Sep 2019 114,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tire outer sidewall perishing

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Smoke emissions to clean to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,536 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,699 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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VE13 ESF is a 2013 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 36,247 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 VE13 ESF, 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 13 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VE13 ESF registered?

VE13 ESF is a 2013 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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