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YD53 VYG

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

219,463 mi
Last recorded219,463 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 219,463 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear spring component areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 219,412 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear spring component areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 204,003 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 203,142 miles

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

Rear Inner registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 171,779 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 171,779 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 130,487 miles

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

off side front shokers worn

outer sills coroding

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,706 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 58,407 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 58,357 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,236 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,264 miles

Front part of handbrake cable has outer casing split

No spare tyre

Slight scuffing to windscreen on edge of swept area

Fail 29 Sep 2009 40,264 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front part of handbrake cable has outer casing split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No spare tyre

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight scuffing to windscreen on edge of swept area

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,613 miles

both front wiper blades wearing..

steel object in nearside rear tyre..

Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,613 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades wearing..

steel object in nearside rear tyre..

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,101 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,404 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VYG 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 YD53 VYG, 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 VYG is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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