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AO52 GWK

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

81,503 mi
Last recorded81,503 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GWK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 81,503 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 81,266 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front step/jacking point areas heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 80,249 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

inner steps corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 80,249 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

inner steps corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,222 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2024 79,222 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure all rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,606 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,258 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 75,664 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 75,664 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,390 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 71,384 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 66,675 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,239 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 66,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,438 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 64,436 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded but not perforated

underside of vehicle corroded but not perforated

Fail 3 Oct 2014 60,181 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded but not perforated

o/s/r secondary light cluster lens damaged

underside of vehicle corroded but not perforated

Fail 11 Sep 2014 60,174 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,236 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,826 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,393 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,690 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,631 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,575 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,264 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 24,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AO52 GWK is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 AO52 GWK, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO52 GWK is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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