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SL52 BHP

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

74,360 mi
Last recorded74,360 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 BHP
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 74,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 74,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 74,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cenrtral cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,224 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 74,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,706 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 66,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside of rear of cab area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,083 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 60,083 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

reversing lights inop

Pass 16 May 2019 53,753 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2019 53,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2018 50,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,340 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 47,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 46,224 miles

n/s/r marker lamp inop

Pass 20 May 2015 42,654 miles

centre exhaust starting to split

Fail 19 May 2015 42,654 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust starting to split

Pass 13 May 2014 39,746 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2014 39,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 36,565 miles

slight deterioration rear exhaust silencer

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,107 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,274 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,455 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 20,106 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,106 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 14,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,389 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 8,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,471 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 8,422 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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SL52 BHP is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SL52 BHP, 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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SL52 BHP is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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