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YD53 VYC

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,129 mi
Last recorded82,129 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 VYC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 82,129 miles

offside front tyre extensively worn on inner and outer edges

slight chip in nearside of windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2016 82,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour nearside rear lens broken showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear brake application uneven nearside not working (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre extensively worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight chip in nearside of windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,980 miles

n/s/f tyre bald inside

n/s/r lamp lense had a repair

screen cracked nearside

suspension top mountings semi seized

Fail 19 Dec 2014 81,976 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald inside

n/s/r lamp lense had a repair

rear brakes low effort possibily due to lsv fault

screen cracked nearside

suspension top mountings semi seized

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,188 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 57,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,595 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,330 miles

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slighty Noisey

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,823 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 24,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,776 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,504 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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YD53 VYC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD53 VYC, 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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YD53 VYC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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