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AY51 NVK

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

414,716 mi
Last recorded414,716 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NVK
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 414,716 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr + osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 414,709 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr + osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 414,708 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working middle + rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr + osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 414,708 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both sides (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front +central (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 414,699 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubbers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front washer bottle has a slight leak

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 411,000 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 411,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 400,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 400,274 miles

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 391,632 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 391,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 381,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 368,980 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 350,458 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 341,033 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 326,480 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 326,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 306,658 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 306,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 286,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 265,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 241,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 217,061 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 196,822 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 174,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 152,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 129,314 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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AY51 NVK is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AY51 NVK, 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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AY51 NVK is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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