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YY53 YPA

2004 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,279 mi
Last recorded104,279 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Ducato43,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YPA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,279 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 100,487 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 100,406 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short tow bar (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported tow bar (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 91,750 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 91,727 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 83,630 miles

rear footbrake low readings

under body corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 83,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

rear footbrake low readings

under body corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 82,074 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 82,074 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,139 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,308 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 69,308 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,115 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,758 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,900 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,275 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,844 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 YPA is a 2004 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,087 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 YY53 YPA, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY53 YPA is a 2004 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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