MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion behind front wheel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering chassis next to fuel limiter (6.1.A.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front/centre /rear (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
off sode front chassis starting to corrode
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
power steering pump slightly noisy
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
power steering pump slightly noisy
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
air bag light on
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
oil level very low [2 litres added]
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
air bag light on
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
oil level very low [2 litres added]
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
clutch pipe on nearside bulk head corroding
no engine oil reading on dipstick [2.5 litres added]
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all metal brake pipes slightly corroded
clutch pipe on nearside bulk head corroding
no engine oil reading on dipstick [2.5 litres added]
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front tyres slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside front brake sticking slightly
rear centre stop lamp inoperative
starter motor showing wear
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front tyres slightly deteriorated
nearside front brake sticking slightly
rear centre stop lamp inoperative
starter motor showing wear
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
power steering pipe quite close to exhaust
several minor chips in windscreen
wiper blades deteriorating
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
power steering pipe quite close to exhaust
several minor chips in windscreen
wiper blades deteriorating
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FA52 ETE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 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 FA52 ETE, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FA52 ETE is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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