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VA52 UZX

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

51,904 mi
Last recorded51,904 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 UZX
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 51,904 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 51,600 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

inner steps corroded but not considered excessive and not within prescribed area(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2023 51,287 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 51,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 49,246 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 49,246 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 48,764 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 48,764 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 48,292 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 48,292 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 47,246 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 47,246 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,454 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 46,454 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 45,881 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

o/s & n/s 1st & 2nd rear axles (4 in total) tyres cracked in side walls

Pass 16 May 2016 154,178 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 44,361 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 43,473 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 40,571 miles

All four rear tyres side walls cracking up.

Pass 4 May 2013 37,266 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 35,659 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 35,658 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,676 miles

all four rear tyres perished

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 7 Apr 2010 25,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,336 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,177 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 8,774 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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VA52 UZX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 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 VA52 UZX, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA52 UZX registered?

VA52 UZX is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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