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BF52 RVU

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

80,636 mi
Last recorded80,636 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 RVU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 80,636 miles

General underside surface corrosion

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 80,636 miles

General underside surface corrosion

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 79,762 miles

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

Drivers side-step insecure

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Headlamp slightly loose but secure

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 79,753 miles

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

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

Drivers side-step insecure

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Headlamp slightly loose but secure

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 79,434 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers side-step slightly insecure

Exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp bracket broken, headlamp slightly loose

Pass 24 May 2023 79,047 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s headlamp top mount broken/ slightly loose

radiator lower crossmember support corroded

various underside surface corrosion

Fail 16 May 2023 79,037 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s headlamp top mount broken/ slightly loose

radiator lower crossmember support corroded

various underside surface corrosion

Pass 19 May 2022 78,085 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Radiator front cross member corroded

Fail 17 May 2022 78,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury "B" post cover broken and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Comes on with stop light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Comes on with stop light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Crossmember (radiator support) corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bump stop broken

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

Some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 May 2021 77,532 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 77,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre older then 10 years (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 76,997 miles

Coolant leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 76,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Feb 2019 75,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2018 73,414 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system rusty

rust forming front chassis

slight perishing rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2017 73,406 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low exhaust rusty rust forming front chassis

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,848 miles

front brake imbalance 25%

front tyres wearing low n/s/r worn outer edge

rust forming exhaust system and suspension prts

slight binding front brakes

Fail 1 Jul 2015 72,848 miles

front brake imbalance 25%

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

front tyres wearing low n/s/r worn outer edge

rust forming exhaust system and suspension prts

slight binding front brakes

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,948 miles

brakes binding slightly

exhaust rusty condition

n/s/r tyre perished

suspension parts rusty condition

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,941 miles

exhaust system poor condition

genaral corrosion forming front inner arches

n/s rear tyre wearing outer edge

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

exhaust system all in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Jun 2012 70,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

exhaust system all in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,993 miles

off side mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2010 66,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,381 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2009 60,455 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,040 miles

slightly rough near side front wheel bearing

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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BF52 RVU 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 62.1%.

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 BF52 RVU, 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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BF52 RVU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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