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Y842 COT

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

79,729 mi
Last recorded79,729 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 COT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,893 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 76,661 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 76,655 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 75,473 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2023 75,458 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering TO CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2022 73,000 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 72,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,442 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,975 miles

Coolant leak slight radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust mounting are cracking heavy

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 61,617 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,869 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 57,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre flat (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front crossmember corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,183 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 55,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyre outer walls starting to crack

front cross member/radiator support panel excessively corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,787 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 50,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,487 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 47,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,273 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,030 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 42,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 41,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking in tread area.

spare tyre below 1.6mm legal minimum.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,084 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 38,021 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,426 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,700 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,764 miles

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

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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Y842 COT is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y842 COT, 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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Y842 COT is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 August 2001.

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