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WA51 ESN

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,289 mi
Last recorded43,289 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ESN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 43,289 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member/radiator support heavily corroded

General corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Travel on handbrake

Fail 9 Jun 2026 43,288 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member/radiator support heavily corroded

General corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Travel on handbrake

Pass 15 May 2025 40,266 miles

General corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 40,266 miles

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

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

Corrosion below battery

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 38,556 miles

Corrosion below battery

General corrosion

Handbrake cable corroded

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 38,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion below battery

General corrosion

Handbrake cable corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 38,417 miles

inner steps heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 5 Jul 2023 38,417 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected lever stuck (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

inner steps heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 27 May 2023 38,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 37,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 36,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 36,297 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,250 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front chassis leg corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 28,250 miles

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front chassis leg corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,124 miles

corrosion to offside & nearside front inner wheelarches

Fail 22 Sep 2017 28,123 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to offside & nearside front inner wheelarches

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,050 miles

Offside Front chassis corroding by brake hose mount

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,712 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,592 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 26,105 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,889 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 25,889 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,480 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes very corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 25,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

power steering pipes very corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,406 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

all steel power steering pipes very corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,066 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 25,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,250 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,711 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,384 miles

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

screen cracked top centre not in excess of 40mm

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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WA51 ESN is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 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 WA51 ESN, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA51 ESN is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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