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W785 OTS

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

65,629 mi
Last recorded65,629 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW785 OTS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear body mount corroded and holed

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine bay has areas which are corroded and holed not considered excessive (full access to test not possible)

exhaust tip deteriorated

underside painted

underside rear floor deteriorated

vehicle corroded

weld repairs covered

Fail 27 Feb 2024 65,592 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside inner missing friction material (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by wheel cylinder and load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tip deteriorated

Front nearside and offside inner arches corroded and holed not considered structural

Nearside radiator mount area corroded and holed

Nearside sill corroded and holed in multiple areas not considered structural. inner and outer

Offside sill corroded and holed not considered structural. inner and outer

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine bay has areas which are corroded and holed not considered excessive (full access to test not possible)

underside painted

underside rear floor deteriorated

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

weld repairs covered

Pass 12 Jan 2023 63,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 63,550 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,161 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 61,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,478 miles

Bad corrosion in nearside and offside front inner arches and top of front chassis legs but outside of all prescribed areas.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

various under body corrosion/ repairs and under seal

Pass 2 Oct 2019 55,909 miles

Bad corrosion in nearside and offside front inner arches and top of front chassis legs but outside of all prescribed areas.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 55,907 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in turret close to strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bad corrosion in nearside and offside front inner arches and top of front chassis legs but outside of all prescribed areas.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,545 miles

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

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

both front inner wings and front brake pipes heavily under sealed hard to check for corrosion

rear brake pipes greased hard to check for corrosion

welding repairs to n/s/front chassis leg

Fail 20 Oct 2017 51,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under plastic cover (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front inner wings and front brake pipes heavily under sealed hard to check for corrosion

rear brake pipes greased hard to check for corrosion

welding repairs to n/s/front chassis leg

Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,001 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 50,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 48,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 45,890 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 41,260 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 40,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,439 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,053 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,319 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

fronr X member corroded

radiator corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2010 33,319 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

fronr X member corroded

radiator corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 33,055 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion n/s front earth strap

front cross member corroded

Fail 11 May 2009 33,055 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion n/s front earth strap

front cross member corroded

Pass 15 May 2008 32,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,977 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 31,949 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,924 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 30,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

both rear tyres side walls cracking

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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W785 OTS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W785 OTS, 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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W785 OTS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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