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S789 REG

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,169 mi
Last recorded62,169 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 REG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 62,169 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 61,621 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 61,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 60,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 60,374 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,971 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2022 58,962 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2021 58,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,127 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged 2nd park brake cable cable tided to shocker (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside at radiator cross-member area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rearmost (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point area and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside at radiator cross-member area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front,offside front, front to rear nearside,front to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point and inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively 2nd and 3rd axle nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,360 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust mountings worn/undertray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,507 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,623 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,531 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,262 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 22,262 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S789 REG is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S789 REG, 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 S789 REG registered?

S789 REG is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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The MOT history for S789 REG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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