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Y953 FAJ

2001 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,335 mi
Last recorded34,335 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 FAJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,335 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 34,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,747 miles

headlight aim flat

Fail 30 Sep 2011 22,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,262 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 20,731 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 20,667 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 20,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,611 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,189 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 13,179 miles

Centre Front Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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Y953 FAJ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y953 FAJ, 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 Y953 FAJ registered?

Y953 FAJ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y953 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y953 FAJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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