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ML52 SFZ

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,212 mi
Last recorded101,212 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 SFZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,212 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 100,669 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 100,665 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 98,801 miles

oil leak

underside heavily blacked

Pass 22 Sep 2014 96,668 miles

Oil leak

poor welding to underside

Fail 15 Sep 2014 96,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

poor welding to underside

Pass 3 Oct 2013 94,881 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 94,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bad oil leak

n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,737 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 93,678 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2011 92,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,655 miles

n/s wiper is too long for vehicle

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/f strut top bearings stiff

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/f wheel slight bind

o/s/r, n/s/f & o/s/f tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Nov 2010 89,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wiper is too long for vehicle

n/s/f & o/s/f strut top bearings stiff

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/f wheel slight bind

o/s/r, n/s/f & o/s/f tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Nov 2009 88,001 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s steering arm slight play

o/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s steering arm slight play

o/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 81,349 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

slight damage to n/s door mirror

Fail 6 Nov 2007 81,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

slight damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 6 Dec 2006 71,091 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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ML52 SFZ is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML52 SFZ, 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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ML52 SFZ is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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