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W288 VAU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

118,170 mi
Last recorded118,170 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 118,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 2 outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake performance requirements only just met

Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,151 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 2 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 114,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 2 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside axle 2 possible brake fluid leak!

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 110,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower step corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front Lower step corroded not prescribed area

Pass 31 Aug 2022 106,545 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 106,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 103,014 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded going to centre wheel offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps centre (4.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going front to back (1.1.11 (c))

sharp edges on rear bike rack

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,304 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,455 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 98,455 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,651 miles

Offside Rear indicator lens damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2018 92,651 miles

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

Offside Rear indicator lens damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,306 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,129 miles

Nearside Rear light lense has damage to lense

Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear lamp has slight damage to lense

Offside Front marker lamp not working

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,291 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,664 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside rear axle 1 tyre perishing.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,141 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside rear 1st axle tyre perishing, 2nd axle tye close to limit.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 47,363 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 47,363 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,242 miles

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

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

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

offside centre axle tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall

Fail 16 Mar 2011 37,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside centre axle tyre has slight cracking to outer side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

radiator starting to leak

wireing to rear insecure

Pass 29 May 2009 25,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 25,882 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front metal brake pipes on nearside and offside corroded.

Front shock absorbers corroded.

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

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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W288 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 60.7%.

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 W288 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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W288 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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