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W789 OTS

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

37,324 mi
Last recorded37,324 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 OTS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 37,324 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wings Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Wheel bearing has slight play All Hubs Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 37,324 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wings Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Wheel bearing has slight play All Hubs Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 36,072 miles

welding done to nsf osf unable to assess due to underbody sealent

Fail 16 Aug 2024 36,067 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front brake binding on

Pass 9 Aug 2023 36,063 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 36,033 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,359 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 34,359 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 32,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,367 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 30,744 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 29,172 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 29,172 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,101 miles

corrosion started on power steering pipes

corrosion started on rear brake hose ferrule and offside front brake hose ferrules

corrosion started on rear shockabsorbers

slight play in front hubs

Fail 8 Feb 2017 29,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion started on power steering pipes

corrosion started on rear brake hose ferrule and offside front brake hose ferrules

corrosion started on rear shockabsorbers

slight play in front hubs

Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,971 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 27,971 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,322 miles

crack in windscreen passengers side lower edge

Fail 10 Feb 2015 27,322 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

crack in windscreen passengers side lower edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,040 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 25,226 miles

corrosion on all suspension components

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 12 Feb 2013 25,226 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

corrosion on all suspension components

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,879 miles

corrosion started on rear brake pipe

corrosion started on suspension components

slight play in all hub bearings

Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,912 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiator support cross member corroded and holed

Fail 10 Feb 2009 20,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,078 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 19,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,578 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 17,549 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 16,535 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 16,535 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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W789 OTS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 W789 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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W789 OTS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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