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NHV 203

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

49,793 mi
Last recorded49,793 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHV 203
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 49,793 miles

spare tyre badly perished

Fail 22 Jun 2026 49,793 miles

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

spare tyre badly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2025 47,682 miles

Nearside headlamp mask fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2025 47,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective one rubber mount missing, adjacent rubber almost split through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp mask fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2024 46,655 miles

Nearside mask fitted to headlamp

Fail 2 Jul 2024 46,655 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Dificult to tell if damaged number three is a damaged number eight (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside mask fitted to headlamp

Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mask fitted to headlamp

Fail 4 Jul 2023 45,503 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kickup to offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber broken through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,641 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,770 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 41,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,951 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 31,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,249 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 31,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,776 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output temp beam bender (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 29,755 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow inside engine bay/by subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 24,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,322 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 24,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate not fully secure

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,823 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 23,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

unable to check front brake pads or discs

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,947 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 22,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,308 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 9,004 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 7,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 4,633 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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NHV 203 is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,988cc 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 NHV 203, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NHV 203 registered?

NHV 203 is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is NHV 203 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHV 203 shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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