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YN53 WVK

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

100,027 mi
Last recorded100,027 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 WVK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 100,027 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 100,027 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 91,448 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 91,448 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,555 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 86,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 84,498 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 84,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,287 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 84,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lights inoperative

Fail 24 May 2018 82,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working All (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view non obligatory lower mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,887 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,247 miles

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

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

Nearside marker lamp not working. Offside marker lamp not working.

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 66,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside marker lamp not working. Offside marker lamp not working.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,999 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,322 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,189 miles

nearside front marker light inop

Fail 28 Jan 2010 47,189 miles

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

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

nearside front marker light inop

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,358 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 41,358 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,795 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,713 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 29,713 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WVK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YN53 WVK, 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 YN53 WVK registered?

YN53 WVK is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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