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VU51 EGK

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,379 mi
Last recorded187,379 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 EGK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 187,379 miles

Dampness around diesel pump,strong smell of diesel no physical leak found.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 187,379 miles

Dampness around diesel pump,strong smell of diesel no physical leak found.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 168,129 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wheel bearings noisy (attention required)

exhaust mounts weak

nearside front tyre on legal limit (URGENT ATTENTION REQUIRED)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 162,389 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 156,036 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 155,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 145,254 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 145,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VU51 EGK is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 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 VU51 EGK, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU51 EGK registered?

VU51 EGK is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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