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YK53 BAV

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,752 mi
Last recorded46,752 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 BAV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 46,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 45,364 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both, front. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Underbody treated.

Fail 27 Jun 2025 45,324 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both, front. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Underbody treated.

Pass 25 Jul 2024 43,423 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf, nsf. (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody treated.

Fail 20 Jul 2024 43,399 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front indicator lamps starting to show white light

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front mid section (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported wheel arch area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 43,364 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported left to right across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Both front indicator lamps starting to show white light

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed flexi hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front mid section (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported wheel arch area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 41,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,683 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,969 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 37,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 37,967 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch in three places front top rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch in three paces front top rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 36,411 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,220 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 31,128 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 31,128 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded ON CHASSIS AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,193 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 29,141 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 29,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,740 miles

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

n/s/f brake has a slight bind

Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,673 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,685 miles

rear exhaust slightly corrded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 23,685 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corrded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,560 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,570 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 19,579 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,802 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,627 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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YK53 BAV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK53 BAV, 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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YK53 BAV is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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