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ML02 DCO

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

117,681 mi
Last recorded117,681 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 DCO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 117,681 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 117,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 117,377 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 117,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,891 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 115,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 107,061 miles

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

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2009 107,061 miles

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 93,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 93,683 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 78,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 78,157 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,509 miles

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2006 60,509 miles

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ML02 DCO is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 ML02 DCO, 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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ML02 DCO is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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