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YH51 DCJ

2001 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,488 mi
Last recorded132,488 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 DCJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 132,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

front cross member corred/ radiator suport

Fail 9 Jul 2015 132,486 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front cross member corroded/ radiator suport

Pass 21 Nov 2013 131,648 miles

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

vehicle underside undersealed preventing a proper inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2013 131,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

vehicle underside undersealed preventing a proper inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2012 130,620 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 130,601 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 118,690 miles

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

both sills corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 1 Feb 2011 118,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both sills corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2010 111,188 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 111,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 98,461 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 98,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Air bag light on

Offside front inner driveshaft boot leaking grease

Offside rear tyre low

Fail 11 Nov 2008 98,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

Offside rear tyre low

No reverse gears

Pass 5 Nov 2007 89,789 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 88,003 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 87,998 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YH51 DCJ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 51,666 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 YH51 DCJ, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH51 DCJ registered?

YH51 DCJ is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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