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RF52 DKX

2002 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,996 mi
Last recorded93,996 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 DKX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 93,996 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion and rear outer seel (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,996 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear sprare wheel missing

Front Steering system slightly tight both side (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion center sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel both side (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust corroded

Front engine bay diesel E G R PIPE DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 93,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Central Rear sprare wheel missing

Central Rear sprare wheel missing

Front Steering system slightly tight both side (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion center sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel both side (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust corroded

Front engine bay diesel E G R PIPE DETERIORATED

Fail 4 Oct 2016 93,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch sub frame (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment rubber deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear n/s & o/s tyre perished

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,996 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2015 93,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

General underbody surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,932 miles

exhaust blow from manifold area

front top suspension mounts stiff

o/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded

trigger point not met

Fail 11 Oct 2014 90,926 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)

exhaust blow from manifold area

front top suspension mounts stiff

o/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded

trigger point not met

Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,316 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,316 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2013 85,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine noisey

front inner wheel arch areas corroded

oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2012 79,368 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,459 miles

dampness around power steering rack

front anti roll corroded

front chassies corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

slight bind offside front wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,855 miles

signs of diesel leak around injector

Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,118 miles

o/s/f brake has slight bind

o/s/f door does not open fully

Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,574 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,491 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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RF52 DKX is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF52 DKX, 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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RF52 DKX is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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