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W409 DAK

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,673 mi
Last recorded82,673 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 DAK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,673 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by sub frame fittings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front boot clip loose

Pass 24 Apr 2025 79,783 miles

Chassis, suspension components, sub frame/rear axle, brake and fuel lines rusty

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 75,776 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 75,776 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure missing rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 73,327 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 73,319 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area front to rear inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,630 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 69,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 66,951 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,390 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 62,390 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,977 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 58,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,150 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,254 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 51,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,436 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,984 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,979 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,325 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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W409 DAK is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W409 DAK, 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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W409 DAK is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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