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FN52 MLU

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,427 mi
Last recorded84,427 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 84,427 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit POSITIVE WIRE ATTACHED TO DRIVERS SEAT DAMAGED BY SEAT RUNNER. (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK AT POWER STYEERING RESERVOIR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour N/S/R SIDE LIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced RADIATOR SUPPORT SUBFRAME CORRODED/HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,740 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 77,373 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring pads worn on both ends of leaf spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring pads worn on both ends of leaf spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 77,346 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember supporting radiator corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling at clips under front chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring pads on both ends of rear spring worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling at clips under front chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Spring pads on both ends of rear spring worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 76,532 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 74,146 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,611 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,994 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 69,994 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,963 miles

Offside Outer Slight corrosion to sill

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 68,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Outer Slight corrosion to sill

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,193 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 67,162 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,639 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,255 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,367 miles

slight splits on wiper blades

Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,741 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,733 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 16,623 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,098 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MLU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MLU, 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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What year was FN52 MLU registered?

FN52 MLU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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