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AP52 JVH

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 JVH
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,791 miles

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

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

Fail 5 Feb 2014 80,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,489 miles

n/s/f o/s/f inner wings corroded

o/s outer sill corroded under step

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2012 74,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f o/s/f inner wings corroded

o/s outer sill corroded under step

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,551 miles

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

corrosion on underside and step

wear on offside front tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2012 72,547 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

corrosion on underside and step

wear on offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,837 miles

play in steering

wear on tyres

Fail 11 Jan 2011 69,318 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

play in steering

wear on tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2010 67,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 67,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,594 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2009 65,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2007 63,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front shoker tops siezing up

Fail 15 Dec 2007 63,436 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front shoker tops siezing up

Pass 27 Dec 2006 51,287 miles

wear on brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,921 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 47,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from cam cover

oil level high

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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AP52 JVH is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AP52 JVH, 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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What year was AP52 JVH registered?

AP52 JVH is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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