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FA52 VEK

2002 Fiat Rapido

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

213,325 mi
Last recorded213,325 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Rapido53,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VEK
MakeFiat
ModelRapido
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 213,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Previous repairs covered in sealer

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2025 197,852 miles

Offside Rear body damage

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

previous repairs covered in sealer

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 28 Oct 2024 196,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to inner sill holed & rusted in 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed & rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front door step in outer sill damaged

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Pass 7 Dec 2023 168,899 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 168,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 168,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to chassis leg corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 139,819 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 139,819 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 134,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 131,766 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 131,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 130,942 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 130,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 130,926 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner chassis side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load sensor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 124,492 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 116,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 110,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,649 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 104,649 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,199 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,389 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 71,389 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 65,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,998 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,616 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,510 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 47,277 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,701 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,634 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Rapido?

Based on 2,767 MOT tests across 234 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
2,497
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Stop lamp not working 13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 13
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FA52 VEK is a 2002 Fiat Rapido in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Rapido models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 53,783 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 Rapido fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA52 VEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Rapido typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Rapido is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA52 VEK is a 2002 Fiat Rapido, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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