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W297 UGU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,709 mi
Last recorded37,709 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 UGU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 37,709 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 37,203 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 36,664 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 36,664 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,275 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 36,275 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on o/s front inner wheel arch advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on front crossmember advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion on battery tray

Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all four tyres perishing on walls

Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,707 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion corrosion on o/s front inner wing (6.1.B.2)

slight perishing of tyre walls on both o/s tyres

Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,524 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,422 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing on walls

bottom front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,956 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,195 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,010 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,359 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 23,876 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 23,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 2,299 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 15 May 2008 21,920 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 21,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,132 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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W297 UGU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W297 UGU, 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 UGU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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