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W261 VAU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

33,933 mi
Last recorded33,933 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 33,933 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 33,608 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 33,608 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 33,421 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2022 33,415 miles

Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,195 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded and undersealed in numerous places especially floor and chassis areas

Fail 30 Sep 2020 33,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (inner wheelarch area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe over steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle heavily undersealed on body/floor and steering and suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,986 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 32,978 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 32,935 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F Inner arch/chassis area

Steering rack pipes corroded

Unable to see front brake pads

oil leak from sump

oil leak from top of engine area

Pass 9 May 2017 32,923 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017

Brake pipe leaking centre rear to O/S Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,488 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 32,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 31,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 30,961 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 29,866 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 29,866 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 28,328 miles

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

pipe from pump to injector damp

Fail 4 May 2012 28,328 miles

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

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

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

pipe from pump to injector damp

Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,726 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2010 26,215 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front x member excessively corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2009 23,235 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f brake pad wire adrift

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,235 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f brake pad wire adrift

Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,913 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,873 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,636 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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W261 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W261 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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What year was W261 VAU registered?

W261 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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