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PF51 JVU

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,822 mi
Last recorded71,822 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 JVU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,822 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 71,813 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,418 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 65,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2007 310,229 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 310,228 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 305,388 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2006 305,379 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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PF51 JVU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PF51 JVU, 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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PF51 JVU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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