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Y949 OTU

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,231 mi
Last recorded118,231 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 OTU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 118,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 106,319 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 98,657 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,770 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing second axle tyre perished/ cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust rubber missing but exhaust is still secure

Fail 11 Apr 2018 87,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear side marker not working

Rear exhaust rubber missing but exhaust is still secure

Pass 21 Apr 2017 83,899 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/ cracked on sidewall

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated/ cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2017 83,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished/ cracked on sidewall

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated/ cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2016 83,144 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked/ perished on sidewall but no chords showing

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/ perished on sidewall but no chords showing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust rubbers worn/ cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2016 83,144 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked/ perished on sidewall but no chords showing

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/ perished on sidewall but no chords showing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust rubbers worn/ cracked

Pass 16 May 2015 79,039 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 7,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 78,766 miles

both front tyres have cracks in outer walls

Fail 2 May 2014 78,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres have cracks in outer walls

exhaust system very corrodwed

Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,430 miles

exhaust system rusty

slight play in all rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Sep 2012 78,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system rusty

slight play in all rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,000 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jun 2011 75,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight play in n/s and o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 26 May 2010 65,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2010 65,077 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,762 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,588 miles

Exhaust repaired. No leaks or excess noise at test.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Slight play/wear in rear bearings.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,464 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 43,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 42,261 miles

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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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Y949 OTU is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y949 OTU, 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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Y949 OTU is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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