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W251 VAU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

77,377 mi
Last recorded77,377 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,377 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2x exhaust mounts corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 77,377 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 2x exhaust mounts corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch/ inner wing corroded and holed

Nearside Front chassis corroded and holed at radiator support cross member

Nearside Front outer skin corroded and holed under door step

Offside Front outer skin corroded and holed under door step

Pass 27 Feb 2023 58,919 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sills corroded and holed but not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded and holed but not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 58,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sills corroded and holed but not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded and holed but not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 57,951 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,861 miles

Nearside Front Chassis corroded near cross member

Rear Tyres perishing / cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has bad cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 54,619 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has bad cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,193 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 52,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,598 miles

o/s rear fog light damage

Fail 30 Sep 2015 49,596 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

corrosion to both jacking points

corrosion to n/s front by rear subframe

o/s rear fog light damage

Pass 23 Oct 2014 46,732 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear lens has temp repair

surface corrosion to both front jacking points

surface corrosion to front crossmember

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,297 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 43,297 miles

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,331 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape and perished

Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 34,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,748 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s and n/s rear tyres slight sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,403 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,622 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 24,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,185 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 22,185 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,294 miles

n/s rear and both front tyres have cracking to sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2006 18,294 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear and both front tyres have cracking to sidewall

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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W251 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 W251 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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W251 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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