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FN52 MDY

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

183,957 mi
Last recorded183,957 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 MDY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 183,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 175,719 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 173,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member has slight corrosion

leaf spring attachment brackets have slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 169,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 169,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 169,438 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 169,434 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 169,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,551 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2015 45,724 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,258 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

unable to carrie out inspection on brake pipes as they are coated in grease

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 42,124 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,939 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,677 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,077 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,957 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 13,714 miles

cat broke up

front engine cover missing

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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FN52 MDY is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 FN52 MDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN52 MDY registered?

FN52 MDY is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is FN52 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 MDY shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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