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Y852 GDV

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

26,578 mi
Last recorded26,578 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 GDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 26,578 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 26,570 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective several (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including ALL associated steering, suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front front radiator support panel corroded

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch / front area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle - including ALL associated suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 26,176 miles

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around flexi hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to swell (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg around cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 26,172 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Engine oil sump pan corroded

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around flexi hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to swell (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg around cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 26,157 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion hole in engine bay near engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine oil sump corroded

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch tub around flexi hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to swell (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch tub around flexi hose mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle/suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 25,753 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 25,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,915 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 22,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 22,331 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 21,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,360 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 19,360 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 18,490 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,713 miles

general corrosion on front and rear suspention. general corrosion on steering and throughout chassis surface.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,713 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all tyres in poor perished condition STRONG ADVISE

HEAVY CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENTION/STEERING/POWER STEERING PIPES/HOSES AND ALL BRAKE PIPES AND COMPONENTS.

front lower radiator support x-member in xs corrosive condition

Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,688 miles

All four tyres perishing on sidewalls

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering rack body slightly damp

Fail 8 Feb 2008 17,688 miles

All four tyres perishing on sidewalls

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering rack body slightly damp

Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,831 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front indicator starting to fade

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 Jan 2007 16,831 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside front indicator starting to fade

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 13,139 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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Y852 GDV is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y852 GDV, 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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Y852 GDV is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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