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YV03 SMX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,330 mi
Last recorded78,330 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 SMX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,330 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded and holed at front and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded and holed at centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped at ns and scratched at os (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 78,323 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded and holed at front and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded and holed at centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped at ns and scratched at os (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 77,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin pipes (swelled/expanded under paint) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step / outer sill cracked outwith prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded outwith prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (pipe expanded / swelled under paint) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 75,127 miles

Evidence of under body corrosion.

Fail 1 May 2024 75,127 miles

Evidence of under body corrosion.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 72,804 miles

Signs of under body corrosion in places.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,028 miles

Corrosion to under body.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,727 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both inner sils corroded

surface rust all over

Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,665 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 56,658 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,563 miles

surface corrosion to chassis and assosiated brake suspension and steering components

Fail 14 May 2018 53,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, POWER STEERING PIPES, SUMP PAN AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 3 May 2017 50,463 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play + slightly worn (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front cross-mermber rusty / holed

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 46,157 miles

Front wiperblades split ends

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 46,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount area inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front wiperblades split ends

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,919 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 44,909 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,561 miles

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)

Radiator mount heavily corroded

wiper sweep incorrect

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,580 miles

vehicle in dirty condition underneath

Fail 14 Mar 2012 43,580 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

vehicle in dirty condition underneath

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,359 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,128 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 41,128 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,798 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,136 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,141 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,709 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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YV03 SMX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YV03 SMX, 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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YV03 SMX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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