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P52 FNN

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,607 mi
Last recorded73,607 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 FNN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,607 miles

Front Lower underbody corrosion cab step area both sides

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 73,573 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak full system corroded and insecure (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength xs near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower underbody corrosion cab step area both sides

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,725 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 70,705 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle and fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 66,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 63,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 62,430 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,597 miles

slight oil leak from sump area

Pass 13 Apr 2019 58,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 53,462 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,712 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 50,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 50,386 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 50,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,591 miles

All exhaust rubber mounts deteriated.

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 49,591 miles

All exhaust rubber mounts deteriated.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,746 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s door step

Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,746 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s door step

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,448 miles

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

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

front discs rusty

near side rear tyre cracked on outer side wall

nearside and offside front jacking points rusty and holed

temp repair to centre exhaust mounting

Fail 16 Mar 2012 48,448 miles

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

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

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

front discs rusty

near side rear tyre cracked on outer side wall

nearside and offside front jacking points rusty and holed

temp repair to centre exhaust mounting

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,641 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 47,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,355 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 46,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,961 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,900 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 39,555 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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P52 FNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 P52 FNN, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P52 FNN registered?

P52 FNN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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