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AO52 MHL

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

42,732 mi
Last recorded42,732 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 42,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Many pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged and repaired

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Washer jets slightly misaligned

Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,480 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 39,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure earth lead on battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

radiator support badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 39,088 miles

Front Crossmember/radiator support badly correded

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

Pass 16 May 2022 38,660 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 38,130 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,065 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering rack metal pipes corroded

Topped up coolant system

Fail 7 Aug 2020 38,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering rack metal pipes corroded

Topped up coolant system

Pass 7 Aug 2019 37,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 37,459 miles

Front cross member corroded - holed [Coolant rad]

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 37,452 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front cross member corroded - holed [Coolant rad]

Offside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,509 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 36,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 36,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,537 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 35,532 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,150 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 35,150 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,371 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,104 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch starting to rust.

Spare wheel loose in carrier.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear tyre starting to split on side walls not over 25mm

only one washer jet on off side working still clean screen

Fail 6 Oct 2009 29,961 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear tyre starting to split on side walls not over 25mm

only one washer jet on off side working still clean screen

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,760 miles

both sides rear tyres starting to split and perish

Fail 4 Nov 2008 26,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides rear tyres starting to split and perish

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,733 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,181 miles

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 MHL is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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