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W307 VCS

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

233,523 mi
Last recorded233,523 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW307 VCS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 233,523 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad engine oil leak

both front indicator lenses cracked

both front tyres low tread and worn edges

both rear shocker covers corroded

both sides inner front and centre sill areas corroded and holed not perscribed

both top suspension mounts siezed

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

drivers door check strap broken

drivers seat damaged

front crossmember corroded

no/plate light board broken

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s front chassis poor repair

o/s rear light lens cracked

poor action front wipers

Pass 1 Jun 2012 224,499 miles

all wheel bearings have slight movement

both front brake pad warning wires are incomplete

both rear shocker casings corroded and insecure

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat worn

front cross member corroded and holed

general corrosion to both inner sills

hand brake lever travel

o/s centre sill corroded and holed

o/s/f brake disc warped however not producing a serious imbalance

o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

severe engine oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 224,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all wheel bearings have slight movement

both front brake pad warning wires are incomplete

both rear shocker casings corroded and insecure

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat worn

front cross member corroded and holed

general corrosion to both inner sills

hand brake lever travel

o/s centre sill corroded and holed

o/s/f brake disc warped however not producing a serious imbalance

o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

severe engine oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 218,546 miles

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

both front brake pad warning wires broken

both front brake pipes to flexis corroded

both front tyres uneven wear

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

creeking from top of suspension legs

drivers door check strap missing

drivers seat slightly insecure

engine oil leak

engine stabilizer worn

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

rear shocker covers corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 May 2011 218,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake pad warning wires broken

both front brake pipes to flexis corroded

both front tyres uneven wear

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

creeking from top of suspension legs

drivers door check strap missing

drivers seat slightly insecure

engine oil leak

engine stabilizer worn

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

rear shocker covers corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2010 210,985 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear axle bump stops damaged

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat pads worn

engine oil leaks

exhaust rubber mountings cracking/steel ones corroding

front crossmember corroded but not load bearing

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

nearside rear corner bumper insecure

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

number plate lamp mounting damaged

spare wheel missing

Fail 27 May 2010 210,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear axle bump stops damaged

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat pads worn

engine oil leaks

exhaust rubber mountings cracking/steel ones corroding

front crossmember corroded but not load bearing

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

nearside rear corner bumper insecure

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

number plate lamp mounting damaged

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 May 2009 200,967 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 200,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leaks

front cross member under radiator corroding

nearside pad warning wire broken

offside front indicator lens and offside rear indicator lens broken nearside front indicator lens broken/offside rear indicator colour poor

spare wheel missing

Pass 31 May 2008 189,999 miles

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

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

front coss member under radiator starting to corroed

near side rear lamp unit damaged

near side rear tyre two nails in tread

off side front indicator lens damaged

Fail 28 May 2008 189,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front coss member under radiator starting to corroed

near side rear lamp unit damaged

near side rear tyre two nails in tread

off side front indicator lens damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2007 180,927 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front pads low and wires broken

oil leak

rear engine mount movement

slight play in front hubs

Fail 2 Jun 2007 180,927 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 171,444 miles

slight play in front hubs

exhaust corroded

front lower cross panel corroded

nearside and offside cv boots damp

nearside front tyre low tread

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2006 171,338 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W307 VCS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 W307 VCS, 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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W307 VCS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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