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YS53 KBO

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,218 mi
Last recorded59,218 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 KBO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,218 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

radiator crossmember surface corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2014 59,218 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

radiator crossmember surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,828 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 56,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 55,532 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,532 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,425 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 53,407 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 45,509 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 45,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,307 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,307 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 39,827 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 39,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YS53 KBO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YS53 KBO, 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 YS53 KBO registered?

YS53 KBO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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