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RA52 BDU

2002 Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB

Grey Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,820 mi
Last recorded104,820 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB77,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 BDU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato 18 Jtd LWB
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,820 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 104,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

'Knock' from front and rear - possibly due to wearing bushes

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

centre exhaust joint minor leak

damage to windscreen

exhaust box corroded and deteriorating

footbrake travel low

front brake pads appear worn low

front number plate deteriorated

nearside headlamp lower mount broken - lamp secure and pattern not affected

nearside rear brake pads appear worn low

oil leak

play in nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

play in offside front suspension arm bush

rear suspension bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,188 miles

front number plate deteriorating

high level brake light not working

'Knock' from front - no fault found possible engine mount worn

airbag warning lamp illuminated

nearside and offside front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

offside rear lamp lense damaged

play in nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes

wipers deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,718 miles

surface rust brake discs

wear rear brake pads

Fail 7 Jun 2011 71,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

surface rust brake discs

wear rear brake pads

Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

air bag warning light staying on

drivers seat torn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,459 miles

air bag warning light on

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear shocker bottom bush worn

wiper linkage worn on the o/s

Fail 6 Oct 2008 53,365 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

n/s c.v gaiter not fully secure

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear shocker bottom bush worn

wiper linkage worn on the o/s

Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sides rear bump stops rubbers worn

rear number plate faded

Fail 5 Oct 2007 43,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both sides rear bump stops rubbers worn

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,101 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 34,101 miles

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB?

Based on 741 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
11,165
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29
Registration plate lamp not working 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 22
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RA52 BDU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,743 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 18 Jtd LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA52 BDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA52 BDU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato 18 Jtd LWB, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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