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Y851 COT

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,063 mi
Last recorded53,063 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 COT
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 53,063 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 53,054 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 50,636 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

diesel fuel pump damp

Pass 20 Jul 2022 45,612 miles

exhaust rubber mounts weak/ perished

horn quiet in use/ faint

Fail 20 Jul 2022 45,612 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rubber mounts weak/ perished

horn quiet in use/ faint

Pass 21 Jul 2021 45,535 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,521 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,275 miles

slight engine area oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,870 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,626 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 42,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam When screen wash operated (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam When screen wash operated (1.7.5a)

Radiator cross member corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,506 miles

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

horn poor sound

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 36,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,281 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,366 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 25,587 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 25,586 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,879 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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Y851 COT is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y851 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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What year was Y851 COT registered?

Y851 COT is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y851 COT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 COT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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