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W262 VAU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,031 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,901 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 73,670 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 73,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,420 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front under wheel arch tub corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,580 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 72,580 miles

Offside Exhaust system insecure center rubber ring missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,881 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,216 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion out rigger on jacking point corroded (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,771 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust detereated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,494 miles

Front cross member heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 68,494 miles

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

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

Front cross member heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 67,881 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 67,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 67,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,764 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 64,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 60,921 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

brake pipe from load sensor slightly chafed

exhaust starting to deteriorate

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside rear outer side lamp not working

radiator support cross member starting to corrode

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 May 2011 54,744 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

radiator support starting to corrode

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 May 2010 48,111 miles

front exhaust box starting to deteriorate

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2009 40,564 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust hanger corroded

slight play from front wheel bearings

slight play from rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2008 35,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 29,473 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 29,473 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,504 miles

cracking to all tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2005 17,675 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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W262 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 W262 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 W262 VAU registered?

W262 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W262 VAU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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