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W478 HCD

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 HCD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 82,248 miles

Front Upper inner upper wing corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Nearside Rear outrigger jacking point corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

Offside Rear rear inner sill corroded to excess and noled not in a perscribed area

Fail 25 Sep 2017 82,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner upper wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Upper inner upper wing corroded to excess and holed not in a perscribed area

Offside Rear rear inner sill corroded to excess and noled not in a perscribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2016 77,877 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,181 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,275 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,917 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,899 miles

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

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

Offside rear light has a slight crack in it

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,964 miles

Alarm wiring under bonnet a little untidy

Corrosion to OSR,NSR inner sills and OSF floor

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

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

Some rear brake grab

Fail 13 Apr 2012 69,956 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Alarm wiring under bonnet a little untidy

Corrosion to OSR,NSR inner sills and OSF floor

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

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

Some rear brake grab

Pass 6 May 2011 68,482 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 64,396 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 57,314 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 53,588 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 53,588 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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W478 HCD is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 W478 HCD, 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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W478 HCD is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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