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FH52 HWB

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,631 mi
Last recorded88,631 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HWB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,631 miles

corrosion building on n/s and o/s rear inner sills near outriggers

Fail 20 Oct 2015 88,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

corrosion building on n/s and o/s rear inner sills near outriggers

Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,173 miles

coolant level very low

Fail 30 Sep 2014 87,153 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

coolant level very low

Pass 7 Nov 2012 85,233 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 85,061 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 82,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2011 82,396 miles

slight bind nearside front wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,374 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,521 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 42,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,596 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 73,596 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,139 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 71,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

drivers door can only be opened from in side by opening the window and using outer door handle

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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FH52 HWB is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FH52 HWB, 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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What year was FH52 HWB registered?

FH52 HWB is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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