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W965 MDC

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW965 MDC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 85,797 miles

heavily undersealed

repairs undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2024 85,004 miles

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 83,398 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under side of vehicle light corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 83,369 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner step area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under side of vehicle light corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,314 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,685 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,658 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 73,703 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 73,700 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,661 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 73,684 miles

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

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

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

various areas of corrosion to van

Fail 22 May 2013 73,648 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

various areas of corrosion to van

gas bottle storage box is corroded and the bottom insecure making gas bottles a dangerous insecure load

wiper motor still unplugged from previous test when it tried to catch fire

Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,635 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

fuel guage not working

various areas of advanced corrosion to inner sings, chassis legs and general van structure

GAS BOTTLE STORAGE BOX IS CORRODED AND THE BOTTOM INSECURE, MAKING GAS BOTTLES A DANGEROUS INSECURE LOAD

WIPER MOTOR UNPLUGGED DURING TEST AS IT STARTED TO SMOKE AND WAS IN DANGER OF CATCHING FIRE

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,398 miles

nearside brake pipe very corroded

offside step/sill corroded and holed

Fail 20 Apr 2012 73,385 miles

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

nearside brake pipe very corroded

offside step/sill corroded and holed

Pass 19 May 2011 72,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 72,931 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 72,342 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 72,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 70,579 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 70,579 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 69,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 67,447 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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W965 MDC is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W965 MDC, 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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W965 MDC is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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