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WA53 HHC

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

98,924 mi
Last recorded98,924 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HHC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,924 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear upper inner arches corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2025 98,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear upper inner arches corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 98,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s/r + o/s/r (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front + o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

n/s/f inner arch corroded in multipul places

o/s/f inner arch / jacking point corroded + holed

o/s/f upper inner arch corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 97,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front under wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 97,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front under wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 95,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 95,848 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 91,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both o/s cv boots slightly deteriorated

n/s + o/s inner and outer sill corroded

o/s/f inner arch + jacking point corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,664 miles

Central Inner BOTH sills corroded

Rear Inner BOTH sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,601 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 77,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,747 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 66,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,411 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front + n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f inner arch corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,645 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 49,644 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,464 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 29,464 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,089 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 21,089 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 15,924 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion rear suspension

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,924 miles

corrosion rear suspension

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 11 Feb 2010 10,117 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,757 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,969 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 6,969 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,543 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 3,116 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 30 Aug 2006 3,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall. not to chords

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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WA53 HHC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WA53 HHC, 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.

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What year was WA53 HHC registered?

WA53 HHC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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