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FN52 MLE

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

41,100 mi
Last recorded41,100 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 MLE
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 41,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear n/s and o/s, mountings, prescribed area, springs and other suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2026 41,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear n/s and o/s, mountings, prescribed area, springs and other suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 34,996 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 34,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 34,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes to rack corroded to the point of leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of chassis rail, close to towing eye, and point of cross member mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area within 30cm of component mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clear pattern due to lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of chassis rail and point of cross member mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area, with 30 cm of engine mounting and close to suspension strut mount though not within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear axle, brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Lower exhaust box deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, lenses clouded affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (in addition to points of corrosion which meet major failure criteria) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (in addition to points of corrosion which meet major failure criteria) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, perished, not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion including some suspension components but not currently excessive

Pass 21 Sep 2023 34,440 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 34,284 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 34,085 miles

Offside Rear Upper marker light not working

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,611 miles

Excessive corrosion to nearside sill and offside sill outside of prescribed areas

Excessive corrosion within offside front arch outside of prescribed areas

Front suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split

Rear brake hose ferrule and brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 33,611 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short at exhaust tail pipe (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay near battery (1.9.2a)

Excessive corrosion to nearside sill and offside sill outside of prescribed areas

Excessive corrosion within offside front arch outside of prescribed areas

Front suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Rear brake hose ferrule and brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,448 miles

Both front suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split

Front subframe prescribed mounting areas corroded

Nearside front macpherson strut prescribed mounting area corroded

Nearside front seatbelt mounting prescribed area corroded

Park brake efficiency only just met. 17%

Fail 30 Sep 2015 32,447 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)

Both front suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers split

Front subframe prescribed mounting areas corroded

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside front macpherson strut prescribed mounting area corroded

Nearside front seatbelt mounting prescribed area corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Park brake efficiency only just met. 17%

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,451 miles

Front lower ball joint dust covers split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2014 31,449 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front lower ball joint dust covers split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to test wiper blades

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,455 miles

Front tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,101 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 28,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 18,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 15,128 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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FN52 MLE is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 FN52 MLE, 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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FN52 MLE is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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