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HW52 GDZ

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

41,790 mi
Last recorded41,790 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 GDZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 41,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 41,784 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 59,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

corrosion underbody body in and out of prescribed areas, Both front inner wheel arches corroded and becoming weak

Pass 23 Jan 2024 43,354 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 48,762 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 48,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,793 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 44,791 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,405 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 48,954 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 48,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 41,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,438 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,374 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 43,374 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,829 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner wing/chasis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r lamp repaired with repair tape

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r lamp lens repaired with tape

Fail 16 Jun 2015 43,173 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r lamp lens repaired with tape

Fail 16 Jun 2014 42,373 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

n/s/r lens repaired with tape

Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,373 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r lens repaired with tape

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres have started to perishes

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r light lens cracked

rear bumper has big cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2013 41,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres have started to perishes

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r light lens cracked

rear bumper has big cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,883 miles

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

nearside front outer c.v.gaiter leaking slightly

nearside rear brake starting to bind slightly

radiator deteriorated

rear tyres starting to deteriorate slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,342 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 32,342 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,002 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,203 miles

non obligatory near side top rear light inoperative

Fail 29 Jul 2008 29,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

non obligatory near side top rear light inoperative

Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,826 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 22,327 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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HW52 GDZ 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 67.7%.

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 HW52 GDZ, 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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What year was HW52 GDZ registered?

HW52 GDZ is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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