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W38 DAJ

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,846 mi
Last recorded77,846 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 DAJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 77,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,708 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 73,010 miles

center exhaust rubber mount broken/perished

Pass 3 Feb 2023 69,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 69,413 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES 7 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,635 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 67,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,309 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST RUBBER BROKEN (MID)

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WIRE DAMAGED

REAR SHOCK RUBBERS PERISHING

Fail 4 Sep 2020 67,274 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MIDDLE EXHAUST RUBBER BROKEN

PAD WIRE HAS BEEN RUBBING ON INSIDE OF NSF WHEEL

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REAR RUBBER BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,009 miles

1 nsr upper side lamp not working

high level stop lamp not working

inbalance on rear brakes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Aug 2019 67,009 miles

1 nsr upper side lamp not working

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

high level stop lamp not working

inbalance on rear brakes

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,763 miles

1 of 2 high level nsr position lamp notworking

high level stop lamp not working

nsf jacking point/floor/sill corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Aug 2018 66,763 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

1 of 2 high level nsr position lamp notworking

high level stop lamp not working

nsf jacking point/floor/sill corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,834 miles

1 nsr high level position lamp not working

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 17 Aug 2017 65,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

1 nsr high level position lamp not working

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,969 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

nsr number plate light dim

Pass 11 Aug 2014 64,091 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in both front wheel bearings

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Aug 2014 64,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in both front wheel bearings

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Jul 2013 62,572 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,572 miles

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

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

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,262 miles

Nearside rear top second marker light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2011 61,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear top second marker light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 60,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 May 2010 60,347 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,659 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,864 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 51,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 40,222 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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W38 DAJ is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W38 DAJ, 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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W38 DAJ is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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