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WV53 YKB

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

54,052 mi
Last recorded54,052 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 YKB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 54,502 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,402 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 49,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 46,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,279 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cut not reveiling cords

power steerinh pipes corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 43,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre cut not reveiling cords

power steerinh pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 40,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,335 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,815 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,615 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside sun-visor insecure

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,615 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside sun-visor insecure

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,775 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 21,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,809 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 16,809 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YKB is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

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

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