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RS51 BUS

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,168 mi
Last recorded20,168 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS51 BUS
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 20,168 miles

Nearside jacking point

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 23 May 2025 20,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside jacking point

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Apr 2023 19,350 miles

Rear limit valve damp

Rear tyres showing signs of perishing

beam image poor

Pass 20 Sep 2021 15,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 12,391 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 12,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2013 12,148 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 10,778 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 10,778 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,584 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,825 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 9,791 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 7,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 6,735 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 5,820 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 3,734 miles
Fail 28 May 2005 3,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

horn interacting with steering

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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RS51 BUS is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RS51 BUS, 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 RS51 BUS registered?

RS51 BUS is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is RS51 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS51 BUS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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