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RV52 DHN

2002 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,758 mi
Last recorded96,758 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 DHN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,758 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise to replace nearside door mirror glass..(poor image)

corrosion on underbody in places... front inner arches corroded...not in a prescribed area

drivers door strap missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Jul 2014 96,699 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise to replace nearside door mirror glass..(poor image)

corrosion on underbody in places... front inner arches corroded...not in a prescribed area

drivers door strap missing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,888 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise to replace passenger door mirror glass..(poor image)

drivers door strap missing

nearside front tyre tread just legal

nearside rear bumper damaged

slight roughness in power steering

windscreen scratched

Fail 26 Jul 2013 93,882 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise to replace passenger door mirror glass..(poor image)

drivers door strap missing

nearside front tyre tread just legal

nearside rear bumper damaged

slight roughness in power steering

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,022 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop lamp repaired with tape

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Jul 2012 90,021 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop lamp repaired with tape

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,208 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

centre stop light damaged,...tape repair

nearside front bumper insecure

underbody corrosion in places

water level low

Fail 14 Jul 2011 83,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

centre stop light damaged,...tape repair

nearside front bumper insecure

underbody corrosion in places

water level low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,448 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 80,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,582 miles

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

oil around top of engine

Fail 10 Jun 2008 78,572 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

oil around top of engine

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,435 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 704,347 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,560 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 53,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RV52 DHN is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RV52 DHN, 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 RV52 DHN registered?

RV52 DHN is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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