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W79 VEF

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

62,528 mi
Last recorded62,528 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 VEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 62,528 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 61,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 60,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 58,749 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 56,881 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,589 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,161 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across stealing rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 54,161 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across stealing rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 54,126 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at connection to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 53,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,557 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 44,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,754 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,029 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

chassis coroded n/s and o/s front

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,920 miles

front x member heavily coroded and holed

light corosion to front coil springs

light corosion to sump

o/s wiper smearing screen slightly

o/s/front chassis coroded and holed

radiator coroding o/s

Fail 14 Sep 2011 33,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front x member heavily coroded and holed

light corosion to front coil springs

light corosion to sump

o/s wiper smearing screen slightly

o/s/front chassis coroded and holed

radiator coroding o/s

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,099 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,931 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 25,931 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,287 miles

all tyre have cracks in the side walls

Fail 28 Jul 2008 22,287 miles

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

all tyre have cracks in the side walls

Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,782 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 16,825 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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W79 VEF is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W79 VEF, 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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What year was W79 VEF registered?

W79 VEF is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W79 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 VEF shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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