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NL52 VXZ

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,560 mi
Last recorded158,560 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 VXZ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 158,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner track rods slight play in ball joints

Oil leak ()

exhaust casing corroded and breaking off

exhaust hangers corroded

front sub frame corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 158,561 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner track rods slight play

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear spring hangers corroded

exhaust casing corroded and breaking off

exhaust hangers corroded

front sub frame corroded

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2017 158,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear spring hanger corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2017 158,302 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear spring hanger corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2016 155,267 miles

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

corrosion on rear spring hangers

Fail 16 Apr 2016 155,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion on rear spring hangers

Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,090 miles

advise corosion on pover steering pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,143 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,045 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 50,211 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,211 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,946 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 44,946 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,123 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,834 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,197 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,055 miles

n/s/f small cut in tread †o/s/r small cut sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2005 19,544 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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NL52 VXZ is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NL52 VXZ, 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 NL52 VXZ registered?

NL52 VXZ is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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