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Y231 BWN

2001 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

143,985 mi
Last recorded143,985 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan44,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 BWN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato Motorcaravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 143,985 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 143,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 141,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 139,400 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 139,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 131,814 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x1 Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 129,951 miles

1 x Rear exhaust rubber / mounting missing

3 x Exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play @ ride height / Detected on play detector. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S/F Inner driveshaft gaitor split (Pin hole) & weeping grease

Fail 31 Aug 2021 129,951 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing & Tyre NOT fully inspected (1.2.1 (f))

1 x Rear exhaust rubber / mounting missing

3 x Exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F flexi brake pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play @ ride height / Detected on play detector. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S/F Inner driveshaft gaitor split (Pin hole) & weeping grease

Pass 26 Aug 2020 28,187 miles

4 x exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Centre stop lamp inop

N/S/F flexi brake pipe deteriorated

O/S/F Inner driveshaft gaitor split (Pin hole) & weeping grease

Pass 6 Aug 2019 126,550 miles

stickers on headlamps

Pass 3 Aug 2018 122,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,539 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,688 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,521 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 100,516 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,074 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,679 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 88,679 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,855 miles

front and rear wheel bearings slight play,slight corrosion underbody in places

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking and bulged on tread wearing low on inside

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,241 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 64,220 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,220 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise hand brake at 22% min standard 16%

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise hand brake at 20% min standard 16%

Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,806 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan?

Based on 3,768 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
1,995
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 82
brake binding 66
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
Headlamp aim too low 45
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 37
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Y231 BWN is a 2001 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 44,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y231 BWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y231 BWN registered?

Y231 BWN is a 2001 Fiat Ducato Motorcaravan, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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