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FV53BKA
2003 FIAT DUCATO
Colour: Gold
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2800cc
General Information
- Registration FV53BKA
- Manufacturer FIAT
- Model DUCATO
- Year 2003
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2800cc
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- Expires 26 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,651 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central silencer in poor condition
29 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central silencer in poor condition
27 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,588 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust silencer deteriorating
20 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 124,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust silencer deteriorating
25 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,727 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023 4 Jun 202616 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,524 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022 4 Jun 202613 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,504 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust deteriorating
- Offside front chassis leg corroding
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside front chassis leg corroding
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside front brake hose(s) bracket insecure
- Exhaust deteriorating
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around the turret area (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around the turret area (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind the spring mounting (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of the spring mounting (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind the spring mounting (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of the spring mounting (2.4.A.3) Dangerous
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,634 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2018 4 Jun 20263 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,573 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion to exhaust system
- engine cover fitted
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,717 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,465 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015 4 Jun 202618 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 113,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,685 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014 4 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
17 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,289 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013 4 Jun 202611 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
24 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,868 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2012 4 Jun 202623 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,603 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011 4 Jun 202623 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 97,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
23 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 94,958 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010 4 Jun 202616 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 89,788 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 85,034 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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FV53BKA was registered on 2003-11-06
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