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YL03 VCC

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,822 mi
Last recorded179,822 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 VCC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2016 179,822 miles

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

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wing mirror damage

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Nearside sill corrosion

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside sill corrosion

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 166,490 miles

brake pedal spongy-x2 inner and outer sills corroded

front and rear brakes juddering-drivers seat torn-handbrake lever slightly sticking

oil leak,due to oil leak unable to check components properly

pb cables corroded-exhaust and mountings corroded-all inner arches corroded

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-x2 rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 166,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner middle sill holed multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill holed multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner middle sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner sill holed multiple places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 front (4.1.E.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating rear brakes juddering (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal spongy-x2 inner and outer sills corroded

front and rear brakes juddering-drivers seat torn-handbrake lever slightly sticking

oil leak,due to oil leak unable to check components properly

pb cables corroded-exhaust and mountings corroded-all inner arches corroded

x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-x2 rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 155,122 miles

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

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

front shockers damp-front tyres low-sills corroded inner arches corroded-rear tyres low

Pass 29 Oct 2013 147,798 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 147,798 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 147,630 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 137,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 127,739 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 111,036 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 98,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2009 98,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,248 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 82,235 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 65,677 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,594 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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YL03 VCC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YL03 VCC, 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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YL03 VCC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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