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W491 TYD

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,600 mi
Last recorded85,600 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 TYD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,600 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 85,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet locking mechanism is very stiff to open

Pass 17 May 2024 84,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 83,270 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,003 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,560 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 78,560 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,663 miles

power steering pipes showing slight corrosion

slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,051 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 72,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bags on the rear have no air in (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,085 miles

both chassis rails door step under sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

both towbar bracket mount areas slightly corroded

nearside front chassis rail corroded not prescribed area

Fail 27 Jun 2017 68,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (3.1.9)

both chassis rails door step under sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

both towbar bracket mount areas slightly corroded

nearside front chassis rail corroded not prescribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,009 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, inner flitches and outer sills slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,174 miles

both centre exhaust brackets corroded but system still supported

both floors, chassis rails, undersills and inner flitches slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 61,161 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1x bolt on front cross member loose

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both centre exhaust brackets corroded but system still supported

both floors, chassis rails, undersills and inner flitches slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,598 miles

front cross member corroded

both outersills,undersills and floors slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 57,593 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both outersills,undersills and floors slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,882 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and centre floors, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both front inner flitches slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

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

centre box and back box outer casings corroded

centre exhaust bracket corroded but system still supported

front cross member badly holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside head lamp aim on lower limit

offside washer requires attention soon

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,805 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both head lamp aims on lower limit

centre box and back box outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 45,068 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 42,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,466 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,392 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 34,392 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W491 TYD is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 W491 TYD, 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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What year was W491 TYD registered?

W491 TYD is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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