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Fiat Ducato

Blue and White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,800 cc

Y278 DAUMOT history

Y278 DAU is a blue and white diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

Y278 DAU blue Fiat Ducato – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Fiat Ducato, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,705 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 DAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 DAU was last recorded at 74,705 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,699 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,705 miles
  • 2025 – 73,859 miles
  • 2024 – 73,533 miles
  • 2023 – 73,505 miles
  • 2022 – 72,833 miles
  • 2021 – 72,790 miles
  • 2019 – 66,899 miles
  • 2018 – 66,790 miles
  • 2017 – 61,005 miles
  • 2016 – 60,568 miles
  • 2015 – 60,538 miles
  • 2014 – 59,791 miles
  • 2013 – 57,882 miles
  • 2012 – 55,087 miles
  • 2011 – 52,357 miles
  • 2010 – 49,548 miles
  • 2009 – 46,103 miles
  • 2008 – 43,377 miles
  • 2007 – 36,418 miles
  • 2006 – 30,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,705 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,705 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,705 miles
    Test number
    271323651707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail74,699 miles (+840)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    822239824080
    • MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,859 miles (+326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,859 miles
    Test number
    587167481568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass73,533 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    458075369313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,528 miles (+23)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,528 miles
    Test number
    940372760068
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,505 miles (+672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,505 miles
    Test number
    202222599375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,833 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    502187609615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,790 miles (+5,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    864218956917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,899 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,899 miles
    Test number
    930556428240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,790 miles
    Test number
    372422621126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,790 miles (+5,785)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,790 miles
    Test number
    761941577807
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass61,005 miles (+437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    433724692936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass60,568 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,568 miles
    Test number
    407972336263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,538 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,538 miles
    Test number
    329067195039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail60,498 miles (+707)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    346290295093
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass59,791 miles (+1,909)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,791 miles
    Test number
    969129864026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Pass57,882 miles (+2,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    595565363007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  18. Pass55,087 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,087 miles
    Test number
    798853682051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  19. Fail55,067 miles (+2,710)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,067 miles
    Test number
    497759772078
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  20. Pass52,357 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,357 miles
    Test number
    185605771088
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail52,337 miles (+2,789)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,337 miles
    Test number
    906185071036
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass49,548 miles (+3,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,548 miles
    Test number
    371715050076
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass46,103 miles (+2,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    140284769450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass43,377 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,377 miles
    Test number
    542887578013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,418 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,418 miles
    Test number
    141491277464
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass36,418 miles (+5,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,418 miles
    Test number
    554321577005
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass30,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,609 miles
    Test number
    383268166041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 DAU

Does Y278 DAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 DAU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 DAU?
The MOT on Y278 DAU is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 DAU done?
Y278 DAU was recorded at 74,705 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,192 miles a year.
Has Y278 DAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 DAU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y278 DAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 DAU find?
Y278 DAU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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