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WV56 VSM

2006 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,226 mi
Last recorded196,226 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 VSM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 196,226 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside rear cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing offside rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Side repeater incorrect colour nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear nearside + centre (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 183,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall damage

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 175,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured off side rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush slight play, drop link

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 163,940 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 163,528 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 152,604 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 152,571 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 141,721 miles

Centre stop light inop

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 141,721 miles

Centre stop light inop

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre low pressure when presented for test, reinflated before brake test.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 103,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 103,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,521 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 59,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 59,800 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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WV56 VSM is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 41,972 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 WV56 VSM, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV56 VSM registered?

WV56 VSM is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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