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YK02 XEL

2002 Fiat Ducato

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

74,413 mi
Last recorded74,413 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Ducato47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 XEL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 74,413 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,534 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 71,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 71,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,147 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 67,147 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both offside front brake hoses insecure

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front chassis leg corroded (next to earth strap)

Offside inner arch arear corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,587 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 62,566 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective all mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 59,117 miles

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

Front Strut top mounts have slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,812 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 56,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 52,902 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 52,901 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake imbalance borderline pass

front metal brake pipes corroded heavily in places

nearside front brake binding slightly

radiator in very poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,370 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,235 miles

glow plug light is flashing

radiator support/front cross member heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2015 45,230 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

glow plug light is flashing

radiator support/front cross member heavily corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 38,733 miles

exhaust middle box deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 24 May 2013 37,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 34,883 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 34,883 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 33,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,301 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,610 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 30,608 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,401 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 27,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,835 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 20,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,653 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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YK02 XEL is a 2002 Fiat Ducato in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YK02 XEL, 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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YK02 XEL is a 2002 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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