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VA52 VAJ

2002 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

196,186 mi
Last recorded196,186 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 VAJ
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 196,186 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front secondary floor corroded non structual

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes running along side of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 195,952 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively on both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 175,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 175,021 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, BRAKE PIPES, EXHAUST AND FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Pass 12 Oct 2020 174,797 miles

surface corrosion to chassis, suspension, steering and brake components

Pass 29 Oct 2019 174,463 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 174,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ADJACENT TO JACKING POINT / WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BOTH REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP LENSES DIRTY

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective GLASS CRACKED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 169,022 miles

CORROSION O/S/F WHEEL ARCH ADJACENT TO JACKING POINT, AT THE PRESENT TIME LESS THAN 30 CM FROM BODY MOUNT

O/S DIPPED BEAM HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

Pass 16 Oct 2017 165,786 miles

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE UNDER SEALED

O/S/F UPPER MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 165,786 miles

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

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE UNDER SEALED

O/S/F UPPER MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 158,050 miles

O/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

O/S/F UPPER MARKER INOPERATIVE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 158,049 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' STICKERS AND ITEMS ON DASH (8.3.1e)

O/S HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED

O/S/F UPPER MARKER INOPERATIVE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 154,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' DAMAGE IS AT MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LIMIT (8.3.1a)

O/S/F UPPER MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

O/S/R SUSPENSION SPRING ASSISTANCE AIR BAG NOT INFLATED

Fail 9 Oct 2015 154,816 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play LOWER SWIVEL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' DAMAGE IS AT MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LIMIT (8.3.1a)

O/S/F UPPER MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

O/S/R SUSPENSION SPRING ASSISTANCE AIR BAG NOT INFLATED

Pass 22 Sep 2014 154,224 miles

O/S HEADLAMP LENSE CRACKED

O/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

Fail 22 Sep 2014 154,224 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

O/S HEADLAMP LENSE CRACKED

O/S/F MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

Pass 9 Sep 2013 152,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 152,153 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 141,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 141,567 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 128,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,727 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 106,895 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 106,855 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 10 Jan 2008 86,058 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,268 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 VAJ is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VA52 VAJ, 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 VA52 VAJ registered?

VA52 VAJ is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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