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YA53 VVC

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,622 mi
Last recorded96,622 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 VVC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 96,622 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,226 miles

Rear tipper buck has extensive corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2016 92,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear tipper buck has extensive corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,146 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion underside of buck (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 84,146 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion of buck (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion underside of buck (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,605 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 77,605 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cooling fan partially siezed

Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

buck under frame rusted at rear

o/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2013 69,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

buck under frame rusted at rear

o/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,285 miles

brake anti slip worn

front wipers split

Fail 15 Nov 2012 62,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

brake anti slip worn

front wipers split

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,905 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 46,903 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,164 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,446 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,815 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 31,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,529 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 VVC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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