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YA53 VUX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,188 mi
Last recorded105,188 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,188 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 96,435 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 96,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,178 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 81,173 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 78,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,943 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 75,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 61,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,073 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 49,073 miles

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

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 VUX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VUX, 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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What year was YA53 VUX registered?

YA53 VUX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YA53 VUX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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