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FH52 SWO

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 127,885 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 127,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 24 Jun 2013 119,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 119,372 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 116,440 miles

horn clackson type

Fail 22 Jun 2012

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

horn clackson type

Pass 23 Jun 2011 115,235 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 115,235 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 110,730 miles

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

front discs

fuel tank damp

Fail 21 Jun 2010 110,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front discs

fuel tank damp

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 105,912 miles

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

fuel tank damp

nearside cv boot covered in grease

Pass 29 May 2008 96,865 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,187 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 76,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SUMP PAN CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL

Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,986 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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FH52 SWO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

FH52 SWO is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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