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Y959 XEF

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

81,104 mi
Last recorded81,104 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 XEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 81,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x-member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 79,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at front of the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from pipe nut on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

power steering fluid leak from the steering rack

Fail 13 Sep 2014 75,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

power steering fluid leak from the steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2014 75,622 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,721 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 72,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2012 72,159 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

FRONT CROSSMEMBER HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,420 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 72,404 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 70,435 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,435 miles

Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 66,905 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,905 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,933 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 61,933 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

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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Y959 XEF is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 Y959 XEF, 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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Y959 XEF is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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