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WA53 WPY

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

85,598 mi
Last recorded85,598 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WPY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,598 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,517 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper suspension turret seen from under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 20 Dec 2023 71,813 miles

EML warning illuminated

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 71,813 miles

EML warning illuminated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 64,942 miles

Both inner sills/steps corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

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

E.M.L on

Front chassis/sub-frame mountings corroded

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

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

Previous welding repairs covered in under-seal

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 64,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both inner sills/steps corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

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

E.M.L on

Front chassis/sub-frame mountings corroded

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

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

Previous welding repairs covered in under-seal

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 64,536 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill but not with in 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill but not with in 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

engine management light on at time of mot

Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,918 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,276 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 56,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,831 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 52,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,462 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 38,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 30,033 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 30,033 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 29,522 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 28,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 28,053 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,076 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 24,584 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,295 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 22,811 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 22,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,200 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 21,200 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake pads cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,096 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,143 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 WPY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 WPY, 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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WA53 WPY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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