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W742 PAU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 PAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 134,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion throughout underbody

surface corrosion to both rear leaf spring mounts

Fail 19 Nov 2025 134,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion throughout underbody

surface corrosion to both rear leaf spring mounts

Pass 12 Nov 2024 133,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/70/15c ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 132,565 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 132,556 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 131,792 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 131,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 129,938 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 129,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 127,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 125,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 119,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower bottom ball joint rubber starting to split

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 119,092 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower bottom ball joint rubber starting to split

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 106,033 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,189 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded 2x (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 73,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,263 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,153 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 66,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,913 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,788 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 47,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,628 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 37,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,166 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,696 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 29,127 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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W742 PAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 W742 PAU, 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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W742 PAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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