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FN52 MLV

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests37 (23 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate62.2%

Mileage

111,096 mi
Last recorded111,096 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 MLV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

23 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 111,096 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 111,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Various weld repairs underside

Pass 8 Apr 2025 108,848 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 108,834 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 108,819 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 104,602 miles

Metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

Offside Front chassis has weld repairs unable to fully inspect due to underseal coating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front chassis has weld repairs

Fail 23 Feb 2024 104,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front chassis has weld repairs

Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear corrosion in wheel arch

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 101,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,043 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 99,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All the chassis and inner wheel arches etc.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All the chassis and inner wheel arch etc.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

The near side sill is corroding

The off side sill is corroded and has a hole.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 88,263 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,017 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,891 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 76,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front crossover pipe in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking or filler neck (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,520 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 66,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pipe corroded

o/s sidemarker n/w

o/s small mirror glass loose

Fail 18 May 2015 66,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

clutch pipe corroded

o/s sidemarker n/w

o/s small mirror loose

Pass 18 May 2015 66,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pipe corroded

o/s sidemarker n/w

o/s small mirror loose

Fail 30 May 2014 63,525 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch feed pipe to slave very corroded

drivers lower door mirror glass loose

nearside headlamp face very scratched and beam pattern is poor

Pass 30 May 2014 63,525 miles

clutch feed pipe to slave very corroded

drivers lower door mirror glass loose

nearside headlamp face very scratched and beam pattern is poor

Fail 28 May 2013 61,309 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 61,309 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 49,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2012 49,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,139 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 42,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,052 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,052 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 34,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,637 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,244 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 22,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,338 miles

slight wear at front suspension lower ball joints

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2005 14,960 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 MLV is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.2%.

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 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 MLV, 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 MLV is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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