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WN53 KWD

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,556 mi
Last recorded208,556 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 KWD
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 208,556 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge .

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion just out side prescribed area offside front sub frame mounting .

steering heavy .

Fail 16 Aug 2016 208,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger . (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

steering heavy .

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge .

corrosion just out side prescribed area offside front sub frame mounting .

Fail 20 Jul 2016 208,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 189,275 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 189,275 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 188,165 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 188,160 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 186,537 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight fluctuation front brakes

slight rear brake variation

Fail 8 Apr 2011 186,527 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight fluctuation front brakes

Fail 28 Feb 2011 186,524 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 184,492 miles

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 184,436 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 174,568 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 174,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 149,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 78,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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WN53 KWD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WN53 KWD, 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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WN53 KWD is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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