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W453 PRL

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 PRL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 127,885 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 127,885 miles

Exhaust system insecure 4 orings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel middle axle (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel middle (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 124,151 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 124,151 miles

Exhaust system insecure 6 orings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 119,609 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,700 miles

Nearside Rear 3rd axle slight play in wheel bearing

Power steering pipes on rack corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 111,085 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 111,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 105,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,128 miles

Nearside interior door handle defective

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

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

Pass 20 May 2019 101,140 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 96,912 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play all (2.6.2)

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2018 96,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play all (2.6.2)

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2017 90,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (2.6.2)

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 85,863 miles

engine oily

n/s/f brake pad wire broken

rear shock bush's on both rear axles perished and splitting

slight play felt in front wheels

surface corrosion on underside

wear in both front wishbone rear bushs

windscreen wiper parking faulty

Fail 10 May 2016 85,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded holed within 30cm of seat belt stalk mounting (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on front lower cross member

engine oily

hole in floor by n/s/f jacking point not within 30cm of chassi ect

n/s/f brake pad wire broken

rear shock bush's on both rear axles perished and splitting

slight play felt in front wheels

surface corrosion on underside

wear in both front wishbone rear bushs

windscreen wiper parking faulty

Pass 12 May 2015 81,145 miles

brake efficiency only just met

wipers do not park when turned off

Pass 19 May 2014 75,193 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 15 May 2013 70,233 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

rear bumper poor security attention soon

small bind nearside front brake attention so9on

Pass 23 May 2012 66,390 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 62,244 miles

corrosion underside/chassis

Fail 25 May 2011 62,190 miles

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

corrosion underside/chassis

Pass 19 May 2010 59,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 52,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 47,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,312 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2007 40,312 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 33,388 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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W453 PRL is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W453 PRL, 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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W453 PRL is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W453 PRL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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