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VA02 PLV

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

127,573 mi
Last recorded127,573 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 PLV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 127,573 miles

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

general corrosion to all suspension and subframe

Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,317 miles

Front chassis corroded

Front subframe corroded

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 127,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front chassis corroded

Front subframe corroded

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 126,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 123,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 123,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 2nd axle (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured OS & NS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 2nd axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 3rd axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 123,114 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded mark up (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x 5 rubbers snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear 2 nd axle (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front inner wing to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front inner wing to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 123,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.49 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded mark up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 2nd axle (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front inner wing to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 121,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,266 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 119,206 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering front subframe mount rotten and brake pipe insecure (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise full brake strip for inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,861 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 118,858 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,968 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 114,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,116 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 107,114 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted on bike rack (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,632 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 98,629 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,780 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 96,780 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 91,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 85,874 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 85,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,382 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,812 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,510 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,760 miles

Nearside front tyre close to wear limits

Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,280 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 34,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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VA02 PLV is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 VA02 PLV, 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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VA02 PLV is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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