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JJ52 NEL

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

135,958 mi
Last recorded135,958 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ52 NEL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 135,958 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 135,958 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 134,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 134,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 132,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2024 132,102 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2022 126,733 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE DETERIORATED

NO COOLANT IN RESERVOIR

SURFCAE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, POWER STEERING PIPES AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 31 Oct 2022 126,733 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE DETERIORATED

NO COOLANT IN RESERVOIR

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

SURFCAE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, POWER STEERING PIPES AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,947 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DISINTERGRATED

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE HEAVILY DETERIORATED

N/S/F OUTER CV WEEPING GREASE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, BRAKE PIPES AND POWER STEERING PIPES

Fail 3 Aug 2021 123,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting JACKING POINT CHASSIS RAIL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIOATED

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DISINTERGRATED

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE HEAVILY DETERIORATED

N/S/F OUTER CV WEEPING GREASE

NO COOLANT IN RESERVOIR

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, BRAKE PIPES AND POWER STEERING PIPES

Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,197 miles

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

light surface corrosion to brake and power steering pipes

slight weap of grease from outer cv gaiters

underside of vehicle chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 29 Jun 2020 120,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS SEVERELY DETERIORATED

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE WAX OILED

SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE FROM BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITERS

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BRAKE PIPES AND POWER STEERING PIPES

Pass 20 May 2019 112,012 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 103,589 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE DETERIORATED

Fail 2 May 2018 103,524 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA, FOUR AREAS REQUIRING REPAIR (6.1.B.2)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE DETERIORATED

O/S/F DIRT SHIELD INSECURE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS,BODY PANELS, POWER STEERING PIPES, FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 15 May 2017 96,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,667 miles

N/S OUTER HAND BRAKE CABLE IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM AND POWER STEERING PIPES

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,665 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ADJACENT TO JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

N/S OUTER HAND BRAKE CABLE IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM AND POWER STEERING PIPES

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,062 miles

COOLANT HEADER TANK EMPTY

EXTENSIVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, POWER STEERING PIPES,EXHAUST SYSTEM AND BRAKE PIPES SUPPYING FRONT WHEELS, FRONT TO REAR AND ACROSS THE REAR AXLE

O/S ENGINE DIRT SHIELD INSECURE

O/S OUTER CV GAITER WEEPING GREASE

Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,341 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

EXTENSIVE SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, FLOOR PANELS, BODY PANELS, POWER STEERING PIPES AND EXHAUST SYSTEM

O/S/R MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Fail 24 Jun 2014 73,341 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

EXTENSIVE SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, FLOOR PANELS, BODY PANELS, POWER STEERING PIPES AND EXHAUST SYSTEM

O/S/R MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,583 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

N/S OUTER HAND BRAKE CABLE IN POOR CONDITION

PARTS OF EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

ROAD TRAFFIC DIRT UNDER HEADLAMP PROTECTORS

SURFACE CORROSION ON FOLLOWING COMPONENTS :- SUMP PAN, POWER STEERING PIPES, CHASSIS, BODY, AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 26 Jun 2013 70,583 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

N/S OUTER HAND BRAKE CABLE IN POOR CONDITION

PARTS OF EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

ROAD TRAFFIC DIRT UNDER HEADLAMP PROTECTORS

SURFACE CORROSION ON FOLLOWING COMPONENTS :- SUMP PAN, POWER STEERING PIPES, CHASSIS, BODY, AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,587 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,415 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 45,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,861 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,701 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,436 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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JJ52 NEL is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 JJ52 NEL, 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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JJ52 NEL is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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