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WR53 APK

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,512 mi
Last recorded87,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 APK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 87,512 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 87,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near shock mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 77,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 69,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 May 2014 69,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 51,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,480 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 47,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 47,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 39,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,752 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 33,184 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,348 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 29,348 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,119 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
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WR53 APK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WR53 APK, 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 WR53 APK registered?

WR53 APK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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