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P4 DEF

2002 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

174,146 mi
Last recorded174,146 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 DEF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 174,146 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced diver step inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 174,146 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes coved in under sill paint (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced diver step inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 174,144 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 x O ring exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside upper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both head lights (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes coved in under sill paint (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced diver step inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 171,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust mounting defective (3 x exhaust rubbers)

Fail 17 Jun 2025 171,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low both head lights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes rack to pump corroded (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 169,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine and lower half of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 169,236 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure missing rubbers (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective passenger seat belt (7.1.2 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine and lower half of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 162,330 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 162,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust rubber missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2022 162,249 miles

Front Lower pas piped corroded

Fail 26 May 2022 162,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp to light board (4.4.3 (b))

Front Lower pas piped corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 158,937 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 157,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear uneven

Fail 2 Jun 2020 157,907 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective all 6 exhaust rubbers heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 30 May 2019 152,777 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 146,965 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 146,956 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected bad earth (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 140,404 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 134,739 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 134,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 128,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 120,946 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)

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 114,359 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 114,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 10,676 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,269 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,932 miles

Front panel under radiator going rusty

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

Pass 28 May 2009 85,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,663 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,386 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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P4 DEF is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P4 DEF, 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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P4 DEF is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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