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W393 FOW

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,702 mi
Last recorded51,702 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,702 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 51,695 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle heavily stoneship underneath

Pass 16 Sep 2024 49,665 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 49,663 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,231 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 49,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel arch near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 48,655 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 48,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 47,910 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside side marker light n/w

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside side marker lights n/w

Fail 13 Mar 2020 46,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside side marker light n/w

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside side marker lights n/w

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,812 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 45,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,155 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 44,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,821 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 42,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40,986 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 40,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.21 (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lamps going off after switching from main beam to dip beam . (1.7.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both (2.7.4)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

General corrosion under vehicle .

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all side marker lights inop

Fail 3 Mar 2015 39,342 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all side marker lights inop

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,477 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components advise

Fail 3 Mar 2014 37,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

surface corrosion on suspension components advise

Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,476 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,920 miles

exhaust baffles corroded loose

o/s front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2012 33,914 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust baffles corroded loose

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 28,163 miles

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

n/s exhaust mounting weak

Pass 20 Jun 2009 22,862 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 18,899 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,899 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,779 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 17,146 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 17,146 miles

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

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

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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W393 FOW is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W393 FOW, 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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W393 FOW is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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