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X229 UOW

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,338 mi
Last recorded39,338 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 UOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 39,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both front door steps corroded

exhaust system in poor condition and blowing slightly

rear springs and axle corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2025 39,338 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to load valve from load vale to rear flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

both brake hoses to n/s/f slightly perished

brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

front and rear subframes /suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished heavily on outer side walls

slight exhaust blow from centre box

underside of vehicle in poor condition due to corrosion with holes particularly around front door steps

Pass 2 Oct 2024 39,158 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 39,148 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking above oil filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blue and black (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 37,880 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,762 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 37,565 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,138 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,020 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 30,098 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2013 27,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,855 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,619 miles

brake hoses show age / slight corrosion on ferrules

exhaust system corroded in places

play in front and rear hubs

Fail 26 Mar 2012 22,619 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)

brake hoses show age / slight corrosion on ferrules

exhaust system corroded in places

play in front and rear hubs

Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,104 miles

exhaust aged and corroded in places

front cross member below radiator is excessively corroded and weakened

suspension components generally corroded

wiper blades noisy in operation

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,803 miles

EXHAUST AGED

FRONT CROSS MEMBER BADLY CORRODED SUPPORTS THE RADIATOR

WIPERS ARE NOISY AND DIRTY

Fail 15 Apr 2009 21,133 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,133 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,087 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 18,323 miles

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

all wheel bearings have slight play

corrosion in crossmember below radiator

Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,323 miles

all wheel bearings have slight play

corrosion in crossmember below radiator

Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,998 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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X229 UOW is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 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 X229 UOW, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X229 UOW registered?

X229 UOW is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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