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Y778 BFX

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,221 mi
Last recorded81,221 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 BFX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2023 81,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 81,220 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced major corrosion in serveral areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 54,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 54,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle on a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 47,460 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 47,460 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 37,271 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,282 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,340 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 32,339 miles

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

Entrance/exit door damaged and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 31,684 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 18,635 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 18,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,433 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 18,430 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 17,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,968 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,205 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,134 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 13,134 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.5.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.5.4b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,888 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 8,251 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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Y778 BFX is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 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 Y778 BFX, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y778 BFX is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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