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AO52 MHU

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,258 mi
Last recorded98,258 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 98,258 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 98,255 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking Powersteering rack leaking lower part of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,160 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 97,921 miles

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

ENGINE SUMP PAN CORRODED

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER SILLS & JACKING POINT AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 97,921 miles

Brake performance not tested BRAKE PIPE BURST (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested BRAKE PIPE BURST (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE SUMP PAN CORRODED

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER SILLS & JACKING POINT AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,678 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 94,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,784 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 91,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 89,333 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 89,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 87,600 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 87,599 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,771 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,236 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 83,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,374 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 81,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,980 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 76,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre exhaust exhaust slightly coroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,034 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,401 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,269 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 49,938 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,069 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 MHU 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 65.5%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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