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YN53 WVC

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,782 mi
Last recorded96,782 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 WVC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 96,782 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 92,542 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 89,399 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 89,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe/ inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 85,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered by underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parts of chassis freshly undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,132 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 77,154 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 77,153 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,730 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 69,730 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,817 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust system corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Boot split (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight Top mount bearing corroded strut (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight Top mount bearing corroded strut (2.2.D.1)

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust system corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,170 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly tight does not self centre (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 65,159 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,710 miles

underside of vehicle & components have corrosion,after inspetion not considered excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,829 miles

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

remaining areas underside of vehicle & it's components corroded,not considered excessive

Fail 5 Mar 2014 59,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

remaining areas underside of vehicle & it's components corroded,not considered excessive

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,815 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 57,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,398 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 50,398 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,248 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 38,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 34,260 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,877 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,875 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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YN53 WVC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YN53 WVC, 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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YN53 WVC is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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