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YG52 DKY

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

38,214 mi
Last recorded38,214 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 DKY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 38,214 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 3 mounting rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

general under vehicle surface corrosion to suspension and body

Fail 24 Apr 2026 38,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from fractured and bandage repaired rear silencers and silencers are corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 3 mounting rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

general under vehicle surface corrosion to suspension and body

Pass 30 Apr 2025 35,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting has one rubber and hook missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Fail 29 Apr 2025 35,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting has one rubber and hook missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

all tyres over 10 years old

power steering fluid lever over full

Pass 24 Apr 2024 35,485 miles

ALL TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES DEEP CRACKS ON EDGE OF TREAD AND SIDE WALLS CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2024 35,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

ALL TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES DEEP CRACKS ON EDGE OF TREAD AND SIDE WALLS CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,681 miles

ALL 4 TYRES FITTED ARE OVER TEN YEARS OLD

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 34,681 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT,& CHASSI (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 5 RUBBERS (6.1.2 (a))

ALL 4 TYRES FITTED ARE OVER TEN YEARS OLD

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 34,491 miles

Offside out rigger corroded

Nearside sill step corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2022 34,491 miles

Nearside sill step corroded

Offside out rigger corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 34,271 miles

Offside out rigger corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,376 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 33,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 32,502 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 32,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,674 miles

battery insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2017 31,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2015 29,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated,system secure at this time.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated,system secure at this time.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,744 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,373 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,014 miles

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

Centre exhaust baffles noisey

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 30 Aug 2012 29,014 miles

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

Centre exhaust baffles noisey

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 27,281 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,001 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 16,474 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 12,354 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 12,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,073 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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YG52 DKY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YG52 DKY, 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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YG52 DKY is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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