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L83 GDV

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

170,410 mi
Last recorded170,410 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL83 GDV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 170,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 168,564 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 166,829 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 165,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 164,351 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 164,351 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 163,815 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

tow bar mounting area corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 163,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable deteriorated

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

tow bar mounting area corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 163,272 miles

Front brake hose ferrels corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S Handbrake cable outer deteriorated

Towbar corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 162,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f inner wing slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2017 162,318 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2016 156,716 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

all rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2016 156,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

all rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 151,686 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

one exhaust mount broken but not effecting support of exhaust

Fail 10 Jul 2015 151,598 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

one exhaust mount broken but not effecting support of exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2014 146,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 146,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 142,912 miles

both rear tyres microw cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2013 142,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres microw cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 131,371 miles

Front Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

belt squeal idler rusty

exhaust tail pipe gone on end

Fail 29 Jun 2012 137,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

belt squeal idler rusty

exhaust tail pipe gone on end

Pass 8 Jul 2011 132,028 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 132,028 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 115,022 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 104,346 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

traces of oil found on underdray

Pass 27 Jun 2008 98,919 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 90,718 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 90,694 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 20 May 2006 89,939 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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L83 GDV is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 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 L83 GDV, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L83 GDV is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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