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W973 MTL

2000 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,315 mi
Last recorded86,315 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 MTL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 86,315 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 86,166 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak marked with chalk (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 83,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre axle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly twisted Rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 77,376 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 77,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 76,338 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 76,338 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,760 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,646 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively axle 3 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 74,082 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 74,082 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,811 miles

All front and rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly second axle (1.3.1 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play All four rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake pad swear sensor wire broken

Pass 24 May 2017 72,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play all four (2.6.2)

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

nearside rear tyre (3rd Axle) has age cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,580 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

nearside rear tyre (3rd Axle) has age cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake pad warning sensor wire broken

Fail 18 Jul 2014 69,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,559 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,462 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 67,670 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,963 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,230 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,925 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,925 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,059 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 58,805 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,526 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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W973 MTL is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W973 MTL, 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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W973 MTL is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 August 2000.

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