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YH53 AMU

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,755 mi
Last recorded124,755 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 AMU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 117,134 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column gaitor deteriated and split

Fail 11 Dec 2013 117,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column gaitor deteriated and split

Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,018 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 108,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 99,825 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 88,798 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,063 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 65,703 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

advise nearside rear tyre has side wall deterioation.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,825 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 50,781 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,599 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 34,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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YH53 AMU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc 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 YH53 AMU, 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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What year was YH53 AMU registered?

YH53 AMU is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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