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Y979 DAU

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,127 mi
Last recorded65,127 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 DAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 65,127 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

front inner wings corroded

nearside front inner and outer cv boots deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,663 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

front inner wings corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2024 63,663 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

front inner wings corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,070 miles

Exhaust rubber perished and snapped.

Exhaust system rusty/corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,869 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 52,799 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper side light not working

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,150 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 40,139 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded AT RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust system insecure hanger broken and 2x rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipe front to rear slightly rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,128 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,492 miles

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

Front cross member corroded.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,505 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,686 miles

near side rear tyre side wall perished

off side rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,519 miles

O/S/F Tyre Is 10 Years Old.

Both Rear Tyres Are 10 Years Old And Cracked.

Exhaust Rubbers Split.

Metal Brake Pipe From Front To Rear Corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight Play In All 4 Wheel Bearings.

Pass 14 May 2010 25,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,658 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,138 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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Y979 DAU 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 87%.

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 Y979 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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What year was Y979 DAU registered?

Y979 DAU is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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