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GV52 USL

2002 Fiat Ducato

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,908 mi
Last recorded94,908 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 USL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 94,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 94,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load senser (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside sill corroded at rear not significantly reducing suspension structural strength.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 94,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load senser (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

sill corroded nearside

sill corroded offside

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

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

Fail 27 Aug 2018 94,042 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at front fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded holed

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

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

Offside on sill holed

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,289 miles

handbrake effort 17% .. borderline pass

Fail 8 Sep 2017 91,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under engine bulkhead / above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot burst

handbrake effort 17% .. borderline pass

offside and nearside outer sills thin with corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,310 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear quarter panel has accident damage to it

Fail 19 Sep 2014 77,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear quarter panel has accident damage to it

Fail 15 Sep 2014 77,273 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 77,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inbalance at service brake and low effort at offside rear parking brake

nearside rear valance damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2013 72,914 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

inbalance on service brakes and low effort at offside rear parking brake

nearside rear valance damaged

sill corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 66,515 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,100 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,933 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 53,933 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 45,469 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 45,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 45,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,643 miles

Offside Front 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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GV52 USL is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GV52 USL, 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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GV52 USL is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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