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Y553 RFH

2000 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,497 mi
Last recorded160,497 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 RFH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2019 160,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch/Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 160,681 miles

Both sills repair plates covered in filler cant see if they are welded

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 160,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch by sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both sills repair plates covered in filler cant see if they are welded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 149,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 137,779 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear service brake low on effort 55%

Fail 20 Sep 2016 137,779 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear service brake low on effort 55%

Pass 25 Sep 2015 125,484 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear hand brake low on effort 19%

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 118,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear body panels taped

Fail 26 Sep 2014 118,305 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear body panels taped

Pass 26 Sep 2013 120,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside door step corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 23 Sep 2013 120,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

offside door step corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 22 Sep 2012 120,584 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 110,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,794 miles

corrosion to several areas under vehicle but not excessive

o/s outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 17 Sep 2010 95,709 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to several areas under vehicle but not excessive

o/s outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,688 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Sep 2009 83,565 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,211 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 72,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 60,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,287 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 48,287 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

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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Y553 RFH is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 Y553 RFH, 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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Y553 RFH is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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