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SM02 FWY

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,442 mi
Last recorded127,442 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 FWY
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2012 127,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 117,940 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 117,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 107,611 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 107,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

advise o/s/r tyre perishing on wall

Pass 29 Jul 2009 94,891 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 94,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 82,771 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,771 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,126 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,646 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 62,646 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 44,759 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 44,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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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SM02 FWY is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SM02 FWY, 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 SM02 FWY registered?

SM02 FWY is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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