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NU52 NTN

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,136 mi
Last recorded140,136 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 NTN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 140,136 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 140,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 135,805 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 129,102 miles

all welded repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 15 May 2024 129,062 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 129,037 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing aera (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 127,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes cover in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes splitting but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

vehcle under body heavily under sealed

Pass 23 May 2022 125,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriated

Pass 28 May 2021 123,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 123,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered in underseal, unable to check brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 119,435 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 119,434 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning VALVE APPEARS TOBE SEIZED. (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated *2 HOSES. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated *2 BRAKE HOSES. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded *2 RIGID B/PIPES. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive FROM FRONT OF ENGINE SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated H/BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,121 miles

Central Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing area under battery carrier. (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s + o/s . (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 117,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Central Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged. (6.3.1d)

Central Front Upper Coolant leak slight leak from top of engine area. ()

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at the very front of the vehicle chassis leg. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing area under battery tray. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s + o/s . (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 117,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg at rear of front axle x-member. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area under the step. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill under door step and same area near front jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working both n/s + o/s marker lamps . (1.1.A.3b)

Central Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged. (6.3.1d)

Central Front Upper Coolant leak slight leak from top of engine area. ()

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at the very front of the vehicle chassis leg. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing area under battery tray. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both n/s + o/s . (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,792 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 114,792 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange partialy corroded away (7.1.2)

Handbrake effort low, suggest replacing quadrants & cable

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 112,662 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange partialy corroded away (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,449 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 110,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

n/s/r shocker dust cover detached preventing shocker full movement

o/s/f susp top bearing partialy seized.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 107,848 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 104,908 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 104,902 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,360 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 102,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 81,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 81,425 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,391 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 72,391 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 61,602 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Dec 2007 61,602 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Dec 2006 48,831 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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NU52 NTN is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NU52 NTN, 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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NU52 NTN is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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