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A12 CSA

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,618 mi
Last recorded66,618 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CSA
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 63,488 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front inner arches corroded outside prescribed area

general corrosion to all underside

lower rad support corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 61,912 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower rad support corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front inner arches corroded

inner and outer sills corroding around previous repairs

rear leaf springs and mounting points corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 61,902 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower rad support corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front inner arches corroded

inner and outer sills corroding around previous repairs

rear leaf springs and mounting points corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 55,794 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower rad support corroded

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

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

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

front inner arches corroded

inner and outer sills corroding

rear leaf springs and mounts corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear spring hangers corroded

corrosion to all underside

tow bar corroded

Fail 7 May 2021 49,661 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear spring hangers corroded

general corrosion to all underside

tow bar corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 48,244 miles

Both front inner arches corroded outside prescribed area

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 42,782 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 42,778 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,150 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,128 miles

Oil leak ()

all underside and suspension very corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 38,107 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

EML On.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,099 miles

underside of vehicle & components have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2015 35,099 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underside of vehicle & components have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,026 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 33,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,521 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front brake hose plastic mounting clip broken

Fail 10 Jun 2013 26,520 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front brake hose plastic mounting clip broken

Pass 14 May 2012 18,995 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,360 miles

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

front discs feel slightly warped

Pass 4 Jan 2010 13,181 miles

Exhaust Vibration on tick over

Mud & Snow Type Grip Tyres Fitted to Rear Off a Front Wheel Drive Vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,960 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 8,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,909 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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A12 CSA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A12 CSA, 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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A12 CSA is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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