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YG53 FKM

2003 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

271,362 mi
Last recorded271,362 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FKM
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 271,362 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 271,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 245,436 miles

sump carroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 245,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

high level brake light not working

sump carroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 221,610 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 221,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 189,993 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 155,713 miles

Coolant pipe above engine insecure

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

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

Nearside and offside sill seams distorted

Offside wheel rim bent

Sump corroded and weeping oil

Pass 11 Sep 2009 114,024 miles

Engine managment lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Sep 2009 114,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine managment lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Sep 2008 79,370 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment warning lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Sep 2008 79,370 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment warning lamp illuminated

front registration plate water damaged

power steering fluid level low

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,321 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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YG53 FKM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG53 FKM, 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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YG53 FKM is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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