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W551 MHW

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,851 mi
Last recorded92,851 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 MHW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 92,851 miles

Rear sil rusty

Pass 13 May 2025 82,961 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust under body

Pass 22 May 2024 72,111 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 71,629 miles

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

surface rust

Fail 19 May 2023 71,629 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

surface rust

Pass 17 Jun 2022 63,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pipe bracket to body (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease

Offside Front Inner cv boot has a slight leak of grease

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

both front tyres slightly cracking

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust hitting body of vehicle

slight corrosion to vehicle body

under-body heavily under-sealed

Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,075 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under body heavily undersealed

Fail 10 May 2021 62,072 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected goes to the floor (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel ( rear leaf spring mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch + chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel ( rear leaf spring mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in steering wheel - slightly buckled

underbody heavily covered in under seal

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,675 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 58,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,933 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,888 miles

corrosion to rear crossmember

front inner arches corroded plus outer sills

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,801 miles

exhaust rubbers perrished

front inner wings slightly corroded

front strut tops slightly stiff

Pass 11 May 2013 54,374 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,351 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,938 miles

corrosion in outer pannels underside

Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,934 miles

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

corrosion in outer pannels underside

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,378 miles

cracks in off side rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,758 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 52,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,145 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,783 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 48,775 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,814 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,804 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER S/DET

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,237 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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W551 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W551 MHW, 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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W551 MHW is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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