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Y879 PSL

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,376 mi
Last recorded40,376 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 PSL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 40,376 miles

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

Front jacking points

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

both outer door sills showing signs of corrosion

exhaust outer layer corroded, support rings perished

reversing lights not working

Pass 8 Feb 2025 40,117 miles

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

exhaust outer layers corroded

extensive repairs made to underside

reversing lights not working

Fail 13 Jan 2025 40,117 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sticker (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust outer layers corroded

extensive repairs made to u nderside

extensive repairs made to underside

reversing lights

Pass 27 Jan 2024 39,831 miles

extensive repairs made to underside

Pass 12 Aug 2022 39,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,121 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 38,119 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,960 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,654 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,605 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,582 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 33,529 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 32,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 30,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,150 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,110 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 22,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,624 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,506 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,029 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 14,029 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y879 PSL is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 Y879 PSL, 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 Y879 PSL registered?

Y879 PSL is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y879 PSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y879 PSL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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