CarVerify

Free Car Check

WA03 VCL

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,300 mi
Last recorded101,300 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 VCL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 101,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch excessively corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front step excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front upper inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside body panel damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill/ outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front step excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 4 Sep 2025 101,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch excessively corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front step excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front upper inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside body panel damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front outer sill/ outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front step excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2024 97,137 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower damage to body panel

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged non obligatory lens missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper marker lights missing

Fail 5 Sep 2024 97,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower damage to body panel

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged non obligatory lens missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper marker lights missing

Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,086 miles

Rear Upper marker lights missing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 91,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe/exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking engine compartment area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper marker lights missing

Pass 12 Sep 2022 87,266 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 86,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Step area corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Front crossmember heavily corroded

Offside Side step hanging down

Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,692 miles

Offside Rear Upper side light on body not working

Fail 12 Jul 2021 83,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper side light on body not working

Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,767 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 82,767 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,285 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,857 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,857 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 68,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 63,261 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,638 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 60,637 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,305 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,847 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,791 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,827 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,303 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,751 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 23,751 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,098 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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WA03 VCL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 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 WA03 VCL, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA03 VCL?

You can check the full history of WA03 VCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WA03 VCL registered?

WA03 VCL is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is WA03 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 VCL shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA03 VCL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WA03 VCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.