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MA52 SXB

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 SXB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 74,140 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

Fail 23 Dec 2016 74,140 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 74,140 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished badly (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded to excess not within prescribed area including mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside some more than slight (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside & nearside (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner sill area corroded to excess not within prescribed areas

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery tray corroded

coolant level low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,140 miles

front cross member corroded

o/s/r tyre outter wall slightly deterirated

Fail 4 Jan 2016 74,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member corroded

o/s/r tyre outter wall slightly deterirated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,312 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 73,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished slightly

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2008 73,295 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 73,284 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,298 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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MA52 SXB is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MA52 SXB, 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 MA52 SXB registered?

MA52 SXB is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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