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FA02 OVU

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,911 mi
Last recorded148,911 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 OVU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 148,911 miles

Exhaust silencer slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 148,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Exhaust silencer slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 137,361 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 131,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 127,840 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 127,840 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 103,787 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 103,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 78,715 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,173 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FA02 OVU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FA02 OVU, 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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FA02 OVU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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