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YA53 EKH

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 EKH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,000 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,510 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,510 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 94,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,820 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 89,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,433 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 72,544 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

sliht fuel dampnes round fuel fump area

Pass 11 Dec 2009 72,544 miles

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

engine oil leak

sliht fuel dampnes round fuel fump area

Pass 13 Dec 2008 64,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 59,744 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 53,921 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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YA53 EKH is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 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 YA53 EKH, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YA53 EKH is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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