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FN52 MTE

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,841 mi
Last recorded56,841 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 56,841 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 56,841 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 56,048 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 56,048 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 55,876 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 55,876 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,535 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,297 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,328 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 52,454 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 50,698 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 47,662 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 47,662 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,838 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 38,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,608 miles

225 tyres fitted to front 215 fitted to rear

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)

both rear tyres cracked

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 29,414 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 27,220 miles

heavey surface corrosion to fronrt radiator support panel

heavy surface corrosion to n/s and o/s front chassis just behind fronf cross member rear mount

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,392 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 25,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,089 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 22,088 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,126 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,226 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 14,223 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 9,748 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,748 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 MTE is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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