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W226 VAU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,387 mi
Last recorded63,387 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 63,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,001 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 63,001 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 61,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 60,471 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,984 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 58,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,114 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 58,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,070 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,304 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 55,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking up slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking up slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,223 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 55,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,420 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 42,795 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 40,599 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 37,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f brake warning wire broken

slight free play in front wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2011 35,417 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 35,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,684 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake pad warning light wire broken

Fail 23 Apr 2010 32,684 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 2 May 2009 30,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 27,756 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 27,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2007 23,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2007 23,029 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 1,874 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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W226 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W226 VAU, 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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W226 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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