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W242 YKN

2000 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,799 mi
Last recorded139,799 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 YKN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2011 139,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

damage on n/s/f door and rear sliding door

damage on o/s/f wing

damage on o/s/r panel

Pass 27 Aug 2011 139,799 miles

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

airbag light on

damage on n/s/f door and rear sliding door

damage on o/s/f wing

damage on o/s/r panel

Fail 13 Aug 2011 13,939 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front cross member corroded but not in a prescribed area

offside front side light damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2010 127,300 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded to excess, not load bearing or in a perscribed area

nearside door mirror cracked, view to the rear unimpaired

nearside rear light unit damaged, no white light to the rear

Fail 11 Mar 2010 127,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded to excess, not a load bearing structure or within a perscribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2009 121,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 118,112 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 115,075 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 101,300 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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W242 YKN is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W242 YKN, 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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W242 YKN is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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