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GV51 VZF

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

373,059 mi
Last recorded373,059 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 VZF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 373,059 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight corrosion to chassis not considered excessive

both front suspension top mount bearings worn/stiff

Fail 30 May 2023 373,058 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure securing bolt missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountings missing \ system secured with chain (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by rad support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front top mount seized

Offside Front top mount stiif

Pass 1 Jun 2022 373,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis next to radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing seized

Nearside plastic pipe poking out of body

Fail 19 May 2022 373,058 miles

Brake cable damaged hand brake cable fouling exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broke during test (1.4.1 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis next to radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling tyre (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing seized

Nearside plastic pipe poking out of body

Pass 13 Mar 2021 373,058 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 373,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 373,058 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 373,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 373,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

bonnet release stiff

gears difficult to select

top mounts stiff and noisy

Fail 20 Jun 2018 373,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

bonnet release stiff

gears difficult to select

top mounts stiff and noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2010 371,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 371,334 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 370,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 259,520 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 25,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 25,750 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Feb 2006 25,747 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s 3rd axle tyre soft

oil leak

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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GV51 VZF is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GV51 VZF, 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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GV51 VZF is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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