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Y918 DAU

2001 Fiat Ducato

Yellow Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

47,499 mi
Last recorded47,499 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 DAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 47,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front member corroded not structural

complete underside shulzted black

exhaust corroded and baffles gone

sump corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front x member corroded not structural

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

complete underside shulzted black

exhaust outer skin corroded

sump corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 46,783 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front x member corroded not structural

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

complete underside shulzted black

exhaust outer skin corroded

sump corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 46,466 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,290 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

under vehicle undersealed

Fail 5 Apr 2023 45,729 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing 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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Apr 2022 44,659 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Central (Exhaust corroded and have slight leak)

Front ( Crossmember corroded

Front ( under vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower Bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded ( Both front) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower Bottom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 44,659 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (Unable yo test wheel bearing) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding ( Unable to test wheel bearing) (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Central (Exhaust corroded and have slight leak)

Front ( Crossmember corroded

Front ( under vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded ( Both front) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 44,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation wheel cylinder seized? (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyre outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,232 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some across vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 42,551 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 38,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,846 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 36,467 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 13 Jun 2013 35,077 miles

Centre Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 35,077 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,586 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 33,585 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,796 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

centre exhaust in poor condition

front discs slight surface corrosion

offside front bottom ball joint rubber boot split

offside front brake binding very slightly

offside front pads appear low

Fail 20 Jun 2011 31,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

centre exhaust in poor condition

front discs slight surface corrosion

offside front bottom ball joint rubber boot split

offside front brake binding very slightly

offside front pads appear low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,509 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,023 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 22,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,299 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 21,299 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 19,989 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 19,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2006 17,632 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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Y918 DAU is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in Yellow with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y918 DAU, 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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Y918 DAU is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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