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W493 BFC

2000 Fiat Ducato

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,480 mi
Last recorded95,480 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 BFC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2010 95,480 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

both rear shock absorbers outer casings rusty

exhaust getting rusty

offside front outer brake pad starting to get worn

offside outer cv gaiter perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

vehicles underbody getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 94,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,485 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 86,748 miles

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

N/S/F suspension top mounting showing some noise on turning

O/S door mirror covers slightly loose

O/S/F outer driveshaft gaiter starting to leak grease

alternator belt rubbing plastic cambelt cover?

radiator core starting to deteriorate

rear shockabsorber metal covers rusted away

Fail 10 Dec 2007 86,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/F suspension top mounting showing some noise on turning

O/S door mirror covers slightly loose

O/S/F outer driveshaft gaiter starting to leak grease

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

alternator belt rubbing plastic cambelt cover?

radiator core starting to deteriorate

rear shockabsorber metal covers rusted away

Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,631 miles

both rear tyres 3mm and badly perished

drivers mirror cover loose

nearside front tyre 2.5mm

offside front tyre 3.5mm

Pass 5 Dec 2005 77,147 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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W493 BFC is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W493 BFC, 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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W493 BFC is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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