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Y985 OFU

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,495 mi
Last recorded59,495 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 OFU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 59,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/75r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,735 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 56,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 56,627 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 51,662 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 70,929 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 37,184 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,940 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 28,939 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,467 miles

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable chaffed through on tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2015 25,467 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear handbrake cable chaffed through on tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2014 21,979 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,228 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 14,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 11,478 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 11,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,020 miles

Both front tyres perrished

Front discs slightly pitted

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 77,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 77,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 69,891 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 69,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 65,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,257 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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Y985 OFU is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y985 OFU, 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 Y985 OFU registered?

Y985 OFU is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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