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W291 VAU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,589 mi
Last recorded50,589 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,589 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 50,357 miles

battery clamp missing

Fail 15 Feb 2024 50,357 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pedal linkage seized during test. (1.2.1 (g))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 50,021 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,906 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Distribution pipes on steering rack and supply pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,787 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 48,785 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear steel pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to rear from load sensing. valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Adjustment mechanism broken. reflector insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 47,526 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 46,317 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion radiator bracket (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 44,142 miles

Nearside Front brake warning cable disconnected

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front radiator mounting support excessively corroded

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 39,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 37,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 35,573 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 31,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,604 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 29,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,796 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,639 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,121 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2006 18,239 miles

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

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

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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W291 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W291 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 W291 VAU registered?

W291 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W291 VAU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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