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W494 COT

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,853 mi
Last recorded46,853 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 COT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 46,853 miles

Exhuast system slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 45,852 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 45,852 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 44,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 42,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 42,192 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheel bearing have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 41,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,734 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,646 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front inner wheel arch area's corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2018 35,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body and chassis has light corrosion patches

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,927 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,599 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 32,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 30,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,214 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 28,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,906 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,595 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lower bolt-in panel heavily corroded/weak

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated/cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheel bearing have slight play

front lower crossmember corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2010 23,805 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheel bearing have slight play

front lower crossmember corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,765 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,970 miles

front metal brake pipes rusting

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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W494 COT is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W494 COT, 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 W494 COT registered?

W494 COT is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W494 COT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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