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BN52 VCO

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

245,803 mi
Last recorded245,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VCO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 245,803 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Track rod 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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering wheel covering partially missing

Pass 25 Jan 2021 239,762 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 289,700 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

steering wheel damager

Pass 21 Jan 2020 231,265 miles

All front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Exhaust system and hangers slightly corroded and deteriorated

Front brake discs warped

Front tyres different size to rear but correct on same axle

General underside of vehicle corroded

Handbrake has slightly long travel

High level stop lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated and has a slight leak of grease

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noise when turned by hand

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link riod upper bushes

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Various slight oil leaks

Fail 21 Jan 2020 231,265 miles

All front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Exhaust system and hangers slightly corroded and deteriorated

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

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

Front brake discs warped

Front tyres different size to rear but correct on same axle

General underside of vehicle corroded

Handbrake has slightly long travel

High level stop lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front wing mirror glass slightly damaged

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated and has a slight leak of grease

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noise when turned by hand

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link riod upper bushes

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Various slight oil leaks

Fail 3 Jan 2020 230,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring forward mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front brake pipes corroded

Both front anti-roll bar drop link upper bushes worn

Exhaust system and hangers deteriorating

Front brake discs warped

Frotn tyres different size to rear but correct on same axle

General underside of vehicle corroding

High level stop lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front wing mirror damaged

Offside front tyre worn on egdes and close to legal limit - 2.5mm

Play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Roughness in offside front wheel bearing when wheel turned by hand

Slight oil leak from offside front driveshaft oil seal

Pass 15 Jan 2019 219,652 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Front tyres worn on edges

General underside of vehicle corroding

High level stop lamp not working

Offside front headlamp upper securing mount broken but headlamp secure

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing when wheel rotated by hand

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 219,558 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake pipes / flexi hoses mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

General underside of vehicle corroding

Handbrake cables in poor condition

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside front headlamp upper securing mount broken but headlamp secure

Offside front outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed areas

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing when wheel rotated by hand

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 209,121 miles

Both front headlamps slightly loose on fixings

Both front wheel archers corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded and outer skins to silencers deteriorating

High level stop light in opperative

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter starting to perish

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wiper deteriorating

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand

Offside front outer sill has corrosion just outside seatbelt mounting prescribed area

Rear cross member corroding

Various poor repairs made to offside front inner wheel arch and offside front chassis rail

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on outer side wall

Fail 3 Jan 2018 209,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps slightly loose on fixings

Both front wheel archers corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded and outer skins to silencers deteriorating

High level stop light in opperative

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter starting to perish

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wiper deteriorating

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand

Offside front outer sill has corrosion just outside seatbelt mounting prescribed area

Rear cross member corroding

Various poor repairs made to offside front inner wheel arch and offside front chassis rail

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished on outer side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2016 203,574 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 200,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 197,194 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 194,107 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 190,151 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 187,376 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 9 Dec 2011 187,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light inop

Pass 3 Dec 2010 168,903 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 168,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre pressure low

slight binding n/s/f brakes

washers frozen

Pass 17 Jun 2009 152,313 miles

n/s front inner cv boot split

Fail 15 Jun 2009 152,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front inner cv boot split

Pass 10 Jul 2008 141,855 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 125,168 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 103,982 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 87,356 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 87,353 miles

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

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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BN52 VCO is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN52 VCO, 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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BN52 VCO is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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