MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
NSF top strut mount seized
OSF top strut mount seized
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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