MOT Status
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65,864 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
unable to turn off with key
under side rusty
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing- strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing- strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper (inner position lamp not working) no mandatory
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure Rubber Mounts nearly split and others missing (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED FITTED (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED FITTED (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Inner Position Light not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
various exhaust rubbers perishing/splitting
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
all four tyres side walls/in between the treads cracking.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
dip switch failed once
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
dip switch failed once
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all tyres perished in side walls
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W494 VEF 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 64.3%.
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 W494 VEF, 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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W494 VEF is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 June 2000.
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