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S33 BSS

2000 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

53,756 mi
Last recorded53,756 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 BSS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 53,756 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

suspension corrosion front and rear.

under body corrosion.

various side markers innop.

Fail 28 Mar 2026 53,733 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

suspension corrosion front and rear.

under body corrosion.

various side markers innop.

Pass 7 Apr 2025 53,711 miles

some side maker light on each side inop

under body and suspioen comopents corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 53,686 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.2.1 (f))

all rear shock absorbers bushes perishing

exhaust corroding slightly

nearside & offside front inner wings corroding slightly

nearside centre side marker light not working

offside front brake pad clip not fitted correctly

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

reverse lights not working

suspension & brake components corroding

towbar corroding

wipers poor

Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside front brake pad anti rattle clip not fitted correctly

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

rear shock absorbers bushes perishing

reverse lights not working

suspension & brake components corroding

towbar corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2021 53,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

offside front brake pad anti rattle clip not fitted correctly

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

parking brake efficiency only just passed

rear shock absorbers bushes perishing

reverse lights not working

suspension & brake components corroding

towbar corroding

wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,467 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating slightly

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

parking brake efficiency only just passed

reverse lights not working

suspension & brake components corroding

wheel trims fitted - unable to inspect wheel fixings

Fail 2 Oct 2020 53,444 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front chassis by crossmember mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front crossmember corroded on offside - unable to inspect correctly due to undertray cover in the way

front number plate deteriorating slightly

nearside & offside front chassis corroded by jacking points - not in prescribed areas

nearside cab sill corroded at rear - not in prescribed area

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

parking brake efficiency only just passed

reverse lights not working

suspension & brake components corroding

wheel trims fitted - unable to inspect wheel fixings

Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,421 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front chassis by jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake & suspension components corroding

front crossmember corroding

front number plate damaged / deteriorating

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

parking brake efficiency only just passed

reverse lights not working

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,853 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake & suspension components corroding

front number plate damaged

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

parking brake efficiency only just passed

wheel trims fitted - unable to inspect wheel bolts / nuts

Fail 24 Oct 2018 52,852 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake & suspension components corroding

nearside rear indicator not working on trailer board

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

parking brake efficiency only just passed

wheel trims fitted - unable to inspect wheel bolts / nuts

Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,223 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear tyres cracked - recommend renewing

nearside side light & number plate light not working on trailer board

offside front brake binding slightly

parking brake efficiency only just passed

reverse lights not working

various exhaust mounting rubbers perished / missing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,205 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers starting to smear

near side rear tyres are starting to perish/crack

nearside front has slight brake bind

Fail 25 Aug 2016 52,202 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wipers starting to smear

near side rear tyres are starting to perish/crack

nearside front has slight brake bind

Fail 30 Jul 2016 52,177 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded side step holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding second axel (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding third axel (3.7.B.1)

power steering pipes corroded

trailer broad fitted all lights working

under body corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all rear tyres cracked

offside stepwell corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 52,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all rear tyres cracked

offside stepwell corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 51,858 miles

corrosion o.s rear corner of cab area and along underside of o.s stepwell

exhaust rbber mounts deteriorated but still supported

o.s and n.s side marker lights not working

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,391 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r and o/s/r side body marker lights not working

Fail 22 Apr 2013 51,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r side body marker lights not working

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,512 miles

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

Non obligatory side marker lamps not working, offside and nearside.

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle only just met park brake performance requirements. 16%

Fail 26 Mar 2012 50,512 miles

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

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

Non obligatory side marker lamps not working, offside and nearside.

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle only just met park brake performance requirements. 16%

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,669 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 48,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,676 miles

o/s/r/r wheel very slight bind

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,693 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,005 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 33,664 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,623 miles

temporary repair to o/s/f driveshaft gaiter.

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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S33 BSS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 S33 BSS, 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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S33 BSS is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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