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FA52 UHN

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,158 mi
Last recorded68,158 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 68,158 miles

Front Both front chassis rail legs have been heavy undersealed

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Both leaf springs are corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 67,101 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive p/s rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 66,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area around spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area around spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 65,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component SLIGHT LEAK AT POWER STEERING PIPES (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 63,218 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 63,205 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/F Behind Strut Near Subframe Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S/F Inner Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/F Inner Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,980 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 54,980 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 53,807 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,818 miles

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

offside outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,455 miles

Offside outer sill holed and corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2017 46,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside outer sill holed and corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,043 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded on the inside face.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,996 miles

cracking in side wall of o/s/f tyre.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 35,996 miles

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

cracking in side wall of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,843 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,001 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 30,001 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,245 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,319 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2010 28,319 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,550 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,681 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2007 22,681 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,380 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 16,758 miles

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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FA52 UHN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHN, 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 UHN is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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