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W498 COT

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,403 mi
Last recorded96,403 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 COT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 96,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 95,865 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 95,865 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/ floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 95,729 miles

Nearside Front back plate poor condition

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

Offside park brake effort low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2024 95,676 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front back plate poor condition

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

Offside park brake effort low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 95,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 94,726 miles

exhaust mountings are perished

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,899 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 93,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL AND OUTER (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT/OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower inner sill is corroded

Offside Front Lower inner and outer sill is corroded

Rear both tyres are perished

Fail 23 Aug 2018 92,275 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing in a number of places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower inner sill is corroded

Offside Front Lower inner and outer sill is corroded

Rear both tyres are perished

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,560 miles

Corrosion to nearside inner outer cill ( not in prescribed area )

Corrosion to offside outer & inner outer cills ( not in prescribed area)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,399 miles

Corrosion to offside & nearside under cills ( not prescribed areas)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 82,926 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,960 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,010 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,352 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside has corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2012 75,352 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside has corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,290 miles

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

o/s rackend slight play

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2011 71,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s rackend slight play

rad support bracket deterated

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front crossmember deterated

rear brake pipes greased

underside has a lot surface corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2010 69,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front crossmember deterated

rear brake pipes greased

underside has a lot surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,500 miles

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

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

both front discs have surface rust

vehicle underbody corroded in places

Fail 1 Sep 2008 52,431 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,829 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2007 40,829 miles

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

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W498 COT is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W498 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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W498 COT is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 July 2000.

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