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WV53 KBN

2003 Fiat Ducato

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,237 mi
Last recorded117,237 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 KBN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 117,237 miles

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

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2024 116,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill holed in non perscibed area

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 116,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill holed in non perscibed area

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,843 miles

n/s outer sill corroded out of prescribed area

o/s outer sill corroded

under body of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Aug 2022 109,288 miles

steering rack damp

vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2022 109,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

steering rack damp

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2021 104,277 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play.

under body of vehicle undersealed.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 98,264 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 98,048 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 95,577 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear no plates slightly deterioted (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion general under side corroded (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill repaired and heavily under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill repaired and heavily under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,965 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,469 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,942 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,679 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,905 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,481 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 59,481 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,151 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,439 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,980 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 43,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,941 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,947 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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WV53 KBN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV53 KBN, 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 WV53 KBN registered?

WV53 KBN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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