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YY53 UVW

2003 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,069 mi
Last recorded116,069 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UVW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 116,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis & inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis & inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,750 miles

1x clamp on battery

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

Front Lower slam panel corroded

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cage bracket corroded [ front bracket ]

Offside Rear tyre when jacked and rotated sounds like something in tyre

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

tyre cage slight corrosion

when jacked and rotated both top mounts noisey

Pass 5 Dec 2016 108,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NSF top strut mount seized

OSF top strut mount seized

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 108,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NSF top strut mount seized

OSF top strut mount seized

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 103,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

oil leak

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Fail 16 Sep 2015 103,090 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber wearing

centre stop light not working

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

oil leak

vehicle underside corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,268 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,507 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,168 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,690 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,808 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,537 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 11,370 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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YY53 UVW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY53 UVW, 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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YY53 UVW is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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