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Y991 VEF

2001 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,367 mi
Last recorded53,367 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB68,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 VEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato 10 D SWB
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2012 53,367 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 5,367 miles

Minor scratching on windscreen in swept zone

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight play in nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Fail 28 Jun 2011 53,367 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Minor scratching on windscreen in swept zone

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Offside outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight play in nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 8 May 2010 53,367 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 53,367 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,036 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 53,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Near side Brake warning wire insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,199 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
7,655
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 102
Stop lamp not working 51
position lamp(s) not working 51
Registration plate lamp not working 47
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
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Y991 VEF is a 2001 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 68,465 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 10 D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y991 VEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y991 VEF is a 2001 Fiat Ducato 10 D SWB, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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