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N123 DUF

2003 Fiat Bessacarr

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,655 mi
Last recorded52,655 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Bessacarr49,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 DUF
MakeFiat
ModelBessacarr
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 52,655 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery tray corroded

front crossmember/radiator mounting corroded/holed

o/s/f inner wing corroded/holed

power steering pipes greased

Pass 10 Mar 2025 49,909 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 49,903 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,086 miles

power steering pipe on rack corroaded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 49,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

power steering pipe on rack corroaded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,203 miles

steering rack pips corroaded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 47,229 miles

Nearside headlamp aim blurred slightly

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

all tyres older than 10 years

Fail 3 Mar 2022 47,219 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp aim blurred slightly

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

all tyres older than 10 years

Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 45,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,560 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 37,344 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 37,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 35,656 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 35,656 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 33,804 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,372 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 31,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 28,882 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 28,881 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,660 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,228 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,304 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 21,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 May 2010 18,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,069 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,224 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,784 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 4,415 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bessacarr?

Based on 4,786 MOT tests across 465 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,803
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Stop lamp not working 10
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N123 DUF is a 2003 Fiat Bessacarr in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Bessacarr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 49,909 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 Bessacarr fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N123 DUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bessacarr typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Bessacarr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N123 DUF registered?

N123 DUF is a 2003 Fiat Bessacarr, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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