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DF02 ELU

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,619 mi
Last recorded22,619 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 ELU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 22,619 miles

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front chassis corrosion but not excessive

Fail 4 Jul 2014 22,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front chassis corrosion but not excessive

Pass 1 Jul 2013 22,136 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

hand brake cables corroded

n s front tyre side wall perished o s r tyer side wall perished

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,889 miles

Handbrake cables corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,175 miles

Both rear axle beams rusty

Brake pedal spongy

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 19,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,948 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,551 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 18,500 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,085 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 17,073 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,077 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake discs are rusted redusing brake effort

under side starting to rust heavley in places advise treat befor winter

Pass 15 Jul 2005 10,448 miles

oil spray under side

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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DF02 ELU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF02 ELU, 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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What year was DF02 ELU registered?

DF02 ELU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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