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L502 SES

1993 Fiat Ducato

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,861 mi
Last recorded147,861 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1993 Fiat Ducato83,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL502 SES
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 147,861 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front exhaust corroded

slight play at o/s/r bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2018 147,299 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,978 miles

brake hose and pipes coated in oil

front tyres worn

slight play at front bearings

slight play at o/s/r bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 142,666 miles

both front tyres on limit

o/s inner door handle replaced by a pull chord

play at both rear bearings

play at n/s/f bearing

smell of fuel around engine area

Fail 5 Aug 2016 141,483 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 141,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Under load (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both are heavily perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Two exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 132,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 132,530 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,030 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 123,005 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 123,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 120,742 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2012 120,742 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on

o/s/f brake disc pitted

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2011 113,015 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 113,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 108,651 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 96,002 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 95,665 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 95,653 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 27 May 2008 91,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 8,082 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 8,082 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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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L502 SES is a 1993 Fiat Ducato in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 83,545 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 L502 SES, 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 33 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L502 SES registered?

L502 SES is a 1993 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L502 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L502 SES shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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