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W728 SMO

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,324 mi
Last recorded147,324 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 SMO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 147,324 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 147,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 145,682 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 145,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 144,418 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 144,379 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 143,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 143,059 miles

THIS VAN HAS HAD EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WELDING REPAIRS/. I STRONGLY ADVISE A FURTHER INSPECTION IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

Fail 1 Jun 2022 143,058 miles

Central Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 141,562 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 141,546 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine possible rear main oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside inner wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside inner sil corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear inner side of chassis corroded where leaf spring meets the body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner sil corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear inner side of chassis corroded where leaf spring meets the body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 141,014 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 140,980 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked in-front of rear wheel outer side and underside . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind rear wheel (rear quarter) as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked in-front of rear tyre outer side and underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind rear wheel (rear quarter) as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 140,277 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill holed corroded

iol leak

Fail 7 May 2019 140,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill holed corroded

iol leak

Pass 3 May 2018 138,905 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both near flexis.as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi. (3.6.B.4e)

o/s wiper blade smearing.rubber gone hard.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 136,562 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 134,470 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 133,483 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 133,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

underside and lower sills corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,546 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 130,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 124,730 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 123,043 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 121,264 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 119,243 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 116,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 114,224 miles

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 16 May 2008 114,224 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror glass broken

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2007 98,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,181 miles

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

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

offside rear lamp broken

Pass 24 Jun 2005 67,542 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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W728 SMO is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W728 SMO, 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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W728 SMO is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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