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Y859 WCE

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

121,944 mi
Last recorded121,944 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 WCE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,944 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2024 119,690 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2024 119,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 119,678 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 117,739 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 116,199 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 116,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

tow bar modified to sit lower to ground

Pass 8 May 2021 114,485 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 11,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 111,952 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,145 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front chassis and under steps corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Apr 2019 110,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

Front chassis and under steps corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2018 108,833 miles

Various inner and outer sill areas corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,927 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four front hoses. (3.6.B.4d)

Front door steps in poor condition (under side).

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,000 miles

Both front door steps/ body work corroded close to lower seat belt mount areas.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,000 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Both front door steps/ body work corroded close to lower seat belt mount areas.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,606 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Excessive corrosion of nearside front step area, outside of prescribed areas

Excessive corrosion of offside front step area, outside of prescribed areas

Excessive corrosion of offside front wheel arch area, outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings deteriorated/missing

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Spare tyre in poor condition

Upper radiator mounts deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 89,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Excessive corrosion of nearside front step area, outside of prescribed areas

Excessive corrosion of offside front step area, outside of prescribed areas

Excessive corrosion of offside front wheel arch area, outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mountings deteriorated/missing

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Spare tyre in poor condition

Upper radiator mounts deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2014 83,568 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,530 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 64,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 54,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 44,352 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 44,352 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 38,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,515 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 33,576 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

power steering pipes showing corrosion.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,576 miles

power steering pipes showing corrosion.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,633 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,728 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 22,057 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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Y859 WCE is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 Y859 WCE, 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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Y859 WCE is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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