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VR51 TOW

2011 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

248,601 mi
Last recorded248,601 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Fiat Ducato37,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR51 TOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 248,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 248,601 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 248,601 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed striker on b pillar (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 248,601 miles

screen small crack nsf... handbrake redings just meet limits... osf wishbone bush soft,,, oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2020 245,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 167,707 miles

Offside Front mirror cover missing

both front tyres app limit

Pass 3 Jun 2019 166,310 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 166,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working will not go in the closed pos (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2018 127,244 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 127,244 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,123 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 122,073 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 98,244 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 97,808 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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VR51 TOW is a 2011 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 37,342 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 VR51 TOW, 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 15 years old, this Fiat Ducato is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VR51 TOW registered?

VR51 TOW is a 2011 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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