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HJ52 GSO

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,202 mi
Last recorded79,202 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 GSO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 79,202 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 79,202 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 71,392 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 71,379 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 62,048 miles

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

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

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

exhaust box corroding

Fail 23 May 2024 62,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 May 2023 51,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2022 47,162 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,218 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,035 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 23,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel behind leafspring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,225 miles

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

parking brake lever bracket slightly bent

screw in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2017 22,225 miles

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing interior and exterior (6.2.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

parking brake lever bracket slightly bent

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,057 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 21,057 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,864 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 19,863 miles

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

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

all tyres badly perished in tread area, 13 years old

Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,165 miles

5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

all tyre treads have slight cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,770 miles

Only five passenger seats fitted at time of test

Rear tyre treads slightly cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2012 16,770 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Only five passenger seats fitted at time of test

Rear tyre treads slightly cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,961 miles

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2011 14,961 miles

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

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2010 12,982 miles

only five seats fitted at time of test

shallow cracks in tyre treads

Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,739 miles

cracks in tread of offside front tyre

handbrake near to having no reserve travel

offside wiper blade split at one end

Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,415 miles

hand brake could do with adjusting ,lever bent ???

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2007 8,067 miles

hand brake near to having no reserve travel.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 7,449 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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HJ52 GSO is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ52 GSO, 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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HJ52 GSO is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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