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YH51 TBY

2001 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,309 mi
Last recorded89,309 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato51,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 TBY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 89,309 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 85,778 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 83,667 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 83,649 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,862 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 80,619 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 78,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion near both rear shackle mounts not deemed excessive

Corrosion to nearside front inner step

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,325 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 77,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting underneath rear bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front X member corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Front steps both sides corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 74,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to underside/cross member outside of prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion to underside/cross member outside of prescribed area

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 71,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to one flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner quarter,not seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill,still holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner quarter,plate to short (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch,very close to prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 67,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 65,410 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,362 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,072 miles

both rear tyres cracking on walls

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,497 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 59,111 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 59,111 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,405 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,895 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,016 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,413 miles

all wheel bearings slight play

front discs slightly warped

sump rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,413 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all wheel bearings slight play

front discs slightly warped

sump rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,562 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,879 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 31,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YH51 TBY is a 2001 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBY, 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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YH51 TBY is a 2001 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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