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SV51 JVU

2002 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,880 mi
Last recorded117,880 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 JVU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 117,880 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s sill corroded but not prescribed area

n/s/f strut top creaking slightly

tow bar wiring insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2010 117,875 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s sill corroded but not prescribed area

n/s/f strut top creaking slightly

tow bar wiring insecure

Pass 21 May 2009 91,467 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 91,454 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,576 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 67,565 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,717 miles

airbag light staying on

exhaust rear silencer outer casing very rusty

power steering pipes on rack very rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2006 56,717 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

airbag light staying on

exhaust rear silencer outer casing very rusty

power steering pipes on rack very rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,173 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 47,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both sides front brake disc surfaces getting quite rusty around outer edges

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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SV51 JVU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SV51 JVU, 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 SV51 JVU registered?

SV51 JVU is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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