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W297 PHY

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

107,125 mi
Last recorded107,125 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 PHY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 107,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,723 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 105,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 105,139 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 105,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower effort from nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,136 miles

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))

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

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,925 miles

Central 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 97,154 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 97,144 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side front chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Near side rear tyre has a date mark of 2007

Pass 19 Mar 2020 96,238 miles

All exhaust rubbers mounts deteriorated

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 96,229 miles

Drive belt excessively worn Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

All exhaust rubbers mounts deteriorated

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,005 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 92,001 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side front inner and outer sills and inner wing excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side front inner and outer sills and inner wing excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all exhaust rubber mounts deteriated

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,843 miles

off side and near side steps excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,705 miles

Exhaust centre and rear silencer boxes corroding. Has minor leak of exhaust gasses.

Some corrosion of offside front chassis.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 83,705 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Exhaust centre and rear silencer boxes corroded.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 81,603 miles

Exhaust support rubbers deteriorating.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,550 miles

Exhaust centre silencer exit pipe corroding at box.- Minor leak of exhaust gases.

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded away.

Rear silemncer shedding first skin.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 77,550 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust centre silencer exit pipe corroding at box.- Minor leak of exhaust gases.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber dust covers corroded away.

Rear silemncer shedding first skin.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlamp beam poor.

Rear silencer shedding first skin - not leaking.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 69,696 miles

Cylencer corrodeimg

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,696 miles

Cylencer corrodeimg

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,055 miles

N/S PAD WIREING BROKEN.(REPARED)

O/S front wiring broken to brake pads (REPARERDED)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 66,055 miles

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

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

N/S PAD WIREING BROKEN.(REPARED)

O/S front wiring broken to brake pads (REPARERDED)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Some small windscreen chips.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,469 miles

Some small windscreen chips.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,955 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,962 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,713 miles

Radiator support cross member corroded.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,300 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 37,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W297 PHY is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 W297 PHY, 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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W297 PHY is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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