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W597 SJU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,163 mi
Last recorded71,163 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 SJU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 71,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

vehicle has slight general underside corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2026 71,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

vehicle has slight general underside corrosion

Pass 22 May 2025 69,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 66,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 66,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,405 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 64,405 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,375 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 64,375 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 64,359 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 63,179 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear both shocks corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 63,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear both shocks corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 62,585 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine sump pan corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2018 62,563 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine sump pan corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 60,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer detiorated

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,488 miles

Nearside Silencer Corroded And Baffles Broken Up

Fail 19 Apr 2016 59,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder Disc Distorted (3.7.D.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder Disc Distorted (3.7.D.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Silencer Corroded And Baffles Broken Up

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,933 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Centre Silencer Baffles Loose.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,933 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Centre Silencer Baffles Loose.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,775 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

front cross member corroded and holed but not within perscribed areas

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,781 miles

Centre Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front cross member excessive corrosion

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,781 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front cross member excessive corrosion

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,127 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 51,336 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 51,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 48,203 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 48,203 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 4,415 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 40,700 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,700 miles

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

front crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,824 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,171 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,182 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 34,182 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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W597 SJU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W597 SJU, 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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W597 SJU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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