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R25 REF

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,625 mi
Last recorded30,625 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 REF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 30,625 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 29,751 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower strut Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,612 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front wheel arch's at chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arch's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 29,483 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arch's next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,466 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 29,466 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 27,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 26,327 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 26,327 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2019 25,341 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 25,325 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,926 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,797 miles

bindosr brake starting to

Pass 29 Apr 2015 20,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 19,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,308 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 18,292 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washers not hitting windscreen

Pass 9 May 2012 18,022 miles

Nearside front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 23 May 2011 17,890 miles

O/S/R indicator lens cracked

Fail 16 May 2011 17,885 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/R indicator lens cracked

Pass 18 May 2010 17,225 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 16,111 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 16,111 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 15,563 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 13,407 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,963 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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R25 REF is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R25 REF, 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 R25 REF registered?

R25 REF is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is R25 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 REF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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