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FG52 LVL

2002 Fiat Rapido

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,517 mi
Last recorded72,517 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Rapido53,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 LVL
MakeFiat
ModelRapido
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,517 miles

Both front inner wings are quite badly corroded

Front brake hose ferrules corroded and mountings close to corroding away

The n/s/r and both front tyres have cuts in the tread

Pass 31 Oct 2024 69,372 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 69,372 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,116 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

warning light on for an unknown signal (maybe relating to gear selector?)

Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,655 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 64,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,657 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,461 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,960 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,507 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,830 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,317 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 41,958 miles

nearside rear handbrake effort low

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,718 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 38,718 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,901 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,896 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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FG52 LVL is a 2002 Fiat Rapido in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG52 LVL, 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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What year was FG52 LVL registered?

FG52 LVL is a 2002 Fiat Rapido, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is FG52 LVL safe to buy?

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