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VU52 URB

2002 Fiat Ducato

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

394,965 mi
Last recorded394,965 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 URB
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 394,965 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 343,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 342,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion underneath but okay at the time of mot

Fail 21 Jun 2018 342,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion underneath but okay at the time of mot

Pass 10 Jun 2017 340,871 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 340,868 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 3 cross members underneath (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 335,888 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 328,589 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 317,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

hand brake lever has small amount of side play

rear brake inbalance of 61%

Fail 19 Oct 2012 317,878 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake lever has small amount of side play

rear brake inbalance of 61%

Pass 24 Oct 2011 286,153 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 285,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

stone chip in screen in remainder of sweept area contained within 40 mm

Pass 8 Oct 2010 257,450 miles

Airbag Warning Light on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 229,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,336 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 169,237 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2006 135,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 106,765 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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VU52 URB is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU52 URB, 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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VU52 URB is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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