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W357 MDY

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,720 mi
Last recorded84,720 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 MDY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush (2.4.G.1)

rear wheel bearing slight playoffside

Fail 6 Nov 2015 84,713 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door deteriorated and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember/spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember /spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking link pipe on rack corroded (2.3.3b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 1st row back ,centre (5.2.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 2nd to rear, nearside (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 82,403 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside under sill paneling has corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,403 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside under sill paneling has corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front number plate deteriorating

power steering steel lines corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2013 80,046 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front number plate deteriorating

power steering steel lines corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,438 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 78,438 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,997 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,100 miles

NSR tyre sidewall perished

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

very strong smell of stale liquid from screen washers !!!!!

Fail 29 Jul 2010 65,100 miles

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

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

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

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

NSR tyre sidewall perished

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

very strong smell of stale liquid from screen washers !!!!!

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,700 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 56,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut missing (4.2.1f)

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

Grease around NSF CV Boot but gaiter secured to hub and not cut

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

Sidewall scuffed on NSR tyre

small chip in OS of windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,881 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 44,887 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (6.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 32,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,024 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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W357 MDY is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W357 MDY, 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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W357 MDY is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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