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FN52 MLY

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

49,738 mi
Last recorded49,738 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 49,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 48,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 48,152 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 47,646 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch/chassis

Fail 17 Apr 2023 47,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch/chassis

Pass 4 May 2022 46,334 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front under covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2022 46,322 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front under covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 45,709 miles

both anti roll bars link bushes perished

general rust around vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2019 43,256 miles

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

headlights faded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 43,249 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

headlights faded

Pass 3 May 2018 39,846 miles

slight rust to front inner wings

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,561 miles

general body corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2017 35,561 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and insecure (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,918 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 34,918 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,234 miles

exhaust corroded. o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 33,234 miles

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

exhaust corroded. o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 23 Jan 2015 33,214 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jan 2015 33,214 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f chassis starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,397 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 31,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear Brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,408 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 27,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,990 miles

both front wipers split slightly

offside rear suspension weak and bump stop is close to axle

offside washer inop

Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,423 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 24,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,680 miles

off side rear tyre wall starting to split

Fail 17 Dec 2008 20,678 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

off side rear tyre wall starting to split

Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,909 miles

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

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 MLY is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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