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YG56 VTJ

2006 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,627 mi
Last recorded178,627 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Fiat Ducato41,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 VTJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 178,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 178,604 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front x member (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel rear leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 154,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel on handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

engine oil on minimum

Fail 5 Sep 2018 154,696 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel on handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 18 Aug 2017 145,593 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 139,409 miles

front inner arches slight corrosion

rear chassis to tow bar mounting corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2016 139,409 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front inner arches slight corrosion

rear chassis to tow bar mounting corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2015 136,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 134,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 130,844 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 99,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,746 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 81,746 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,690 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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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YG56 VTJ is a 2006 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 41,972 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 YG56 VTJ, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG56 VTJ registered?

YG56 VTJ is a 2006 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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