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FA52 VFY

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,967 mi
Last recorded84,967 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VFY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 84,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 83,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 83,163 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 81,377 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 81,377 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,576 miles

vehicle has age related and corrosion underside

Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition

vehicle has age related corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Jun 2023 76,559 miles

Front Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition

vehicle has age related corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,612 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 60,581 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust box corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,935 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,935 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,268 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,947 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2015 45,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,749 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,594 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 35,592 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,113 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 32,113 miles

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 28,689 miles

offside front brake binding slighty

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,858 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front marker light inoprative

Fail 6 Aug 2009 25,858 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front marker light inoprative

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,811 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,173 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 VFY is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFY, 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 FA52 VFY registered?

FA52 VFY is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is FA52 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 VFY shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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