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WV53 KFK

2003 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

199,820 mi
Last recorded199,820 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 KFK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 199,820 miles

slight play o/s/f hub

Fail 18 Dec 2007 197,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s cable insucure

Pass 14 Dec 2006 157,964 miles

both ball joints rubbers split

front discs have slight marks

slight crack in front number plate

slight play in both ball joints

slight play in both top strut mounts

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 1 Dec 2006 157,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 157,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake dics have slight marks

o/s/r tyre near limit wearing on inner edge

slight cracks in number plate

slight wear in both front top suspension mount / bearings/

slight wear in steering rack

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 KFK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 WV53 KFK, 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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WV53 KFK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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